Frequently asked
questions
Will endometriosis come back if I take HRT?
There is not enough evidence to say whether endometriosis
will come back when using
HRT. It would depend
on the individual circumstances. Women have taken HRT
and not had a recurrence of endometriosis but as HRT contains
oestrogen it can stimulate any endometriosis remaining after
a hysterectomy.
If HRT is being taken as an
“add back” to
a
GnRH drug such as Zoladex, then it is given as a small
dose to help to counteract the side effects of the drug. That
GnRH drug itself will be working to stop the endometriosis growing.
The use of HRT has come under increasing scrutiny in recent
years and the doctor should give a clear indication for its
use. The
lowest possible dose to relieve symptoms should be used. HRT
has side effects and these should be discussed in full with
your doctor.
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