Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

HRT Custom
Do you know the name of the HRT that you want?
Have you started taking any new regular medications or health supplements recently?
(Please include any over-the-counter supplements or medications)
Have you been diagnosed with any new health conditions since we last issued your HRT?
(These could be any conditions but in particular: any breast or ovarian conditions, blood clots or a clotting disorder, cancer, heart disease, liver disease, migraines or diabetes)
Is HRT helping your symptoms?
Are you having any side effects or problems from your HRT?
Do you have any vaginal dryness or discomfort?
Are you up to date with your breast screening?
Are you up to date with your cervical screening?
Do you have a personal or family history of breast or endometrial (womb) cancer?
Have you ever had a blood clot, such as a DVT or pulmonary embolism?
Have you ever had a heart attack, stroke or high cholesterol?
Do you have any of the following conditions: asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, liver problems, kidney problems, migraines, epilepsy, fibroids, porphyria, SLE (lupus), otosclerosis?
Have you had any new or unexpected vaginal bleeding /spotting?
(such as after sex, between periods or after 12 months of not having a period)
Have you had a hysterectomy?
Are you currently using contraception?
Do you require advice about contraception?
What is your smoking status?
Please note – we will be unable to issue the medication without an up to date blood pressure reading. If you do not have access to a blood pressure monitor at home, there is one available for use at the surgery between 8 am to 5:30 pm.
Are you considering stopping you HRT?