Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Ljp on September 08, 2016, 08:44:51 PM
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I know I'm a worry head.
But is there an increased risk of getting a DVT from flying when taking HRT?
Just wondered as I'm off on holiday next Wednesday 😊
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Hi Ljp not sure how great the risk is but my GP reckoned that the contraceptive pill was a greater risk. I am sure there are lots of other conditions that have more risk. I used to wear flight socks and take a small amount of aspirin on long flights ( over 4 hours). How about checking things out with your GP practice. Flutterbyx
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Are you on transdermal HRT ? If so I understand that there is less risk of DVT when taken that way rather than tablets.
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Ring the Airline? :-\ - then let us know?
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Probably best to ask GP, CLKD! I'm not sure the airline would have anyone who would be able to answer this.
I've been worrying about DVT in general myself as I'm on Premarin. Some general good advice I found for helping to prevent DVT is to stay well hydrated, and if immobile at least flex the lower calves regularly as this helps. It was on Cancer UK website, as cancer sufferers are particularly prone to DVT.
ETA: Just did a bit of research and the risk with travelling is low, but increases if the journey time is more than 4 hours or if there are other risk factors. You should also travel in loose clothing, and if absolutely necessary your GP can prescribe an anti coagulant to take before you travel.
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Advice from the past was to walk around in the plane - but I would worry that the plane would lean over if I got up :o
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Awww, CLKD!!!!! ;)
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Thanks ladies, I'm only doing a 2 hour flight, not unduly worried, and I always pump my feet up and down regularly, and rotate my ankles when on a flight in any case.
Yes Tinkerbell I'm on oestrogel, transdermal gel 😊
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Isn't it better to wear special compression garments than loose clothing?
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In flight socks/stockings - yes. Restrictive clothing like tight jeans - no. These can actually cause blood to pool, like a case reported recently in the newspaper about a young woman who contracted DVT whilst on birth control pills who habitually wore skinny jeans. :o
So - support hose under loose clothing seems to be the order of the day.
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I'm flying very soon and am going to wear the compression socks I was given after having a general anaesthetic back at the beginning of June. I hated them so much when I had to wear them continually but now I'm so glad I kept them. Saves forking out on a pair from Boots or similar!😃
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Thanks ladies, I'm only doing a 2 hour flight, not unduly worried, and I always pump my feet up and down regularly, and rotate my ankles when on a flight in any case.
Yes Tinkerbell I'm on oestrogel, transdermal gel 😊
2 hour flight Ljp :o.
I wouldn't even think about it!!! In fact I've flown up to 4.5 hours and it has never ever crossed my mind! I would only start to consider this on a long haul flight (which I've never done...). I mean do you go for car journeys for this length of time? As Hasty says - it's always good to move about and not sit still for too long in life and wherever we are - certainly not worry about a 2 hour flight particularly!!!
Hurdity x