If you’re continuing on a medication you’re already taking, it’s unlikely you’ll experience new side effects. However, please contact a doctor immediately if you start experiencing any of the following:

• Your skin or eyes look yellowy
• You start getting headaches you’re not used to
• Your blood pressure rises (symptoms are rare but can include dizziness, headaches, and tiredness)
• You have an allergic reaction (symptoms include wheezing breath, dizziness, rashes, your face swelling up
• Blood clot symptoms, including breathing problems, pain in your chest, or pain or swelling in your legs
• You think you might be pregnant

While on your medication give extra consideration to:

• Any unusual vaginal bleeding – contact a doctor if you experience this
• Breast exams – these should be done regular and you should see a doctor about any changes
• Smear tests and mammograms – make sure these are done regularly
• Treatment reviews – it’s important to keep reviewing your treatment with your doctor

When you get assessed for HRT, make sure you give accurate information on the following:

• Fibroids
• Endometriosis or any womb problems
• A close family member having breast cancer
• High blood pressure
• Liver problems
• Diabetes
• Gallbladder problems
• Migraines
• Systemic lupus erythematosus.
• Epilepsy
• Asthma
• Otosclerosis
• Hereditary angioedema
• Mastopathy