HRT FAQs
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Why should a woman take HRT?
There are three main reasons why a woman would decide to take HRT: [PAUSE 10 SECONDS] 1. She is experiencing hormone deficiency symptoms: Oestrogen deficiency symptoms, Progesterone deficiency symptoms, Testosterone deficiency symptoms, DHEA deficiency ...
How long does it take for me to see results?
It usually takes between 6 to 8 weeks for you to see results of your treatment. However, the more deficiency a woman has in her hormones the earlier she will see the signs of improvement as she starts replacing the hormones.
What are the side effects of HRT and BHRT?
Side effects of taking HRT depend on which hormone you have been prescribed. You may be prescribed one or more hormones in order to help you reach hormonal balance and to improve your symptoms. [PAUSE 10 SECONDS] Side effects include but are not limited...
Is the dosage of the lozenge the same as is written on the packet?
No. Lozenges come in the form of cubes. Each cube can be cut into ¼ smaller cubes. The dose on the pack shows how much hormone is in each large cube. E.g 200mg on the pack is equivalent to 50mg in each smaller cube. [PAUSE 10 SECONDS] In the majority of...
What do I do if I have symptoms after I start my HRT?
It is quite common to experience some breast tenderness and occasional lower abdominal pain or some vaginal spotting after the start of HRT. These symptoms are usually mild and stop after a couple of days. However, if they are more severe and persistent...
What is the difference between regulated BHRT (rBHRT) also referred to as body identical HRT and compounded BHRT (cBHRT)?
Please refer to a detailed FAQ on this here -https://onlinemenopausecentre.com/faq/#accg4
How much does BHRT cost?
As a rough guide, regulated (rBHRT) medications cost on average less than £1 per day and compounded (cBHRT) medications cost an average of £2-3 per day. Here is the estimated cost of the most commonly prescribed rBHRT medications at OMC: [PAUSE 10 SECON...