Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Mrstomhardy50 on February 22, 2023, 12:00:12 PM
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Hello,
I've finally managed to get an appointment tomorrow with the Nurse Practitioner at my drs to discuss HRT options.
My only concern is I suffer with chronic migraine and wonder the effect on these from HRT.
From research I've done, it would seem patches or gel is the better option. I completely understand each person is different, however, I would love your opinions/recommendations/advice please so that I can attend the appointment fully informed.
Thank you so much xx
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Hi - I also suffer from migraines and was told definitely transdermal route for HRT thus patches or gel x
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As Pippa said, transdermal is definitely the preferred option for those who suffer with migraines. I prefer gel.
Also, it's best to avoid a cycle if you can because the hormonal instability caused by the stop/start with progesterone makes migraines worse. Hormone stability is key for the avoidance of migraines.
Have you ever researched migraine preventative medication? I find amitriptyline to be very effective.
Good luck with your appointment and please let us know how you get on.
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Hi,
I suffer with migraines and have been prescribed Sumatriptan by my GP which I take at the onset and it pretty much works wonders for me.
When I started on oral HRT my headaches and migraines were definitely more frequent.
I switched to Oestrogel and oral Utrogestan (14 nights out of 28) about 2 years ago and both my headaches and migraines are now far less frequent, so for me, the HRT I am currently taking has helped and definitely not made matters worse.
HTH.
Ali x