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General Discussion => New Members => Topic started by: Hippiechick on March 19, 2022, 06:06:14 PM

Title: HRT and cysts in breast..any link??
Post by: Hippiechick on March 19, 2022, 06:06:14 PM

Hi.. think I'll go back to my g.p. and ask about hrt gel or patches. The thing is I am a little wary as years ago when I first started the menopause I was put on tablet form. Then I developed a cyst in one of my breasts so I was took off it. Is this really a risk..was it a precursor to possible breast cancer? Just had hrt pessaries and felt so much better,no headaches etc..Does anyone have any advice,comments to share?.

Title: Re: HRT and cysts in breast..any link??
Post by: CLKD on March 19, 2022, 06:18:14 PM

Was the cyst examined?  Many GPs still hinge on the old - whoops tea time, be back later  ::)

Title: Re: HRT and cysts in breast..any link??
Post by: Hippiechick on March 19, 2022, 08:45:00 PM

Hope tihis is the way to reply...Yes cyst was examined at breast clinic and drew out whatever it is they do with a syringe. Advised to stop HRT so I did. That was about 15yrs ago now,never had cysts since..Just wondered if there was a link.

Title: Re: HRT and cysts in breast..any link??
Post by: CLKD on March 20, 2022, 10:00:27 AM

There may well have been.  Did U get any follow up or advice?

MayB keep a mood/food/symptom diary to decide which symptom you would like to ease first.  HRT has come a long way in 15 years.  Let us know how you get on.

Title: Re: HRT and cysts in breast..any link??
Post by: CLKD on March 20, 2022, 06:16:45 PM

............ many GPs still hinge on the old research results which were disproved.  Also, many GPs hinge on any lady that has a relative who has undergone cancer treatment regardless of which type of disease they were treated for.

Title: Re: HRT and cysts in breast..any link??
Post by: sheila99 on March 20, 2022, 09:00:25 PM

I don't think there's a link. I've had 2 before hrt, 1 after (convinced it was BC). They told me me cysts are more common at this age and some people seem to be more prone to them. I was advised to stop hrt until the appointment but after they found it was a cyst it was fine to continue.

Title: Re: HRT and cysts in breast..any link??
Post by: CLKD on March 20, 2022, 10:00:04 PM

Quality of Life is important too.

Title: Re: HRT and cysts in breast..any link??
Post by: Hippiechick on March 21, 2022, 09:52:19 PM

Thanks for that CLKD I am definately going back to my g.p and pleading my case for hrt. This has given me hope at least.. Will let you know how I get on..thanks again.

Title: Re: HRT and cysts in breast..any link??
Post by: CLKD on March 22, 2022, 09:44:22 AM

Decide which symptom you would like to ease first?  Take a list ;-) and let us know.