LEG CRAMPS SINCE STARTING HRT
Leg cramps since starting HRT. Normal?
The NHS lists leg cramps as a possible estrogen side effect. It also says HRT may not be the cause.
WHAT THE NHS LISTS
Leg cramps are on the list
Leg cramps appear among the side effects the NHS names for estrogen.
IT MAY NOT BE YOUR HRT
Side effects can look like menopause
The NHS adds that side effects can resemble menopause symptoms, so HRT may not be the cause of the cramps.
OFTEN SHORT-LIVED
They often fade
The NHS says estrogen side effects will often go away after a few weeks, and that there are ways to help cope in the meantime.
IF THE CRAMPS STICK AROUND
When to get it checked
- The NHS says to speak to a doctor if side effects are severe
- It also says to speak up if they last beyond 3 months
Bring this to your appointment
Questions for your doctor
- Could my leg cramps be a side effect of my HRT?
- Could something other than HRT be behind them?
- How long should we wait before reviewing them?
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Sources
General information, not medical advice.