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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Ruby10 on March 10, 2021, 10:45:19 AM

Title: Continuous Hrt?
Post by: Ruby10 on March 10, 2021, 10:45:19 AM

What is the continuous hrt ? Would this be patches like I am on now? or is this another type of hrt as i didnt cope with the tablets hrt very well.

Title: Re: Continuous Hrt?
Post by: Emma on March 10, 2021, 11:52:58 AM

From the booklet 'HRT and You':
https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/pdf/HRTandYou.pdf

"There are three main types of HRT: oestrogen only, cyclical and continuous combined HRT."

"Continuous combined or period-free HRT.
This is recommended for women who have not had a period for at least one year and are therefore post-menopausal. Period-free HRT contains similar hormones to cyclical HRT but, as the name suggests, it does not cause regular bleeding."