HRT and smoking

[Heather Harrison]

Hi girls,

My therapist brought up the topic of HRT and thought I should consider it. I’m 64 yrs old and smoke. Is HRT even possible if I’m a smoker?

Thanks,

Heather

[Anonymous]

Hi Heather,

It all depends on whether your primary care physician will sign  a medical clearance, smoking or not.  But the money you save by quitting could go a long way toward paying the cost of the HRT.  Just saying.

Hugs,

Bettylou

[Emily Alt]

First, I’m not an M.D.  Anything I write here should not be considered medical advice.

You probably know smoking greatly increases your risk of blood clots while on hormones. Transdermal/injectable estradiol and anticoagulants may somewhat mitigate that risk. Of course, your best option is to quit smoking! Good luck!

Emily

[Kelly]

Hi Heather,

From what I’ve read, nicotine is somewhat of an Estrogen blocker, and could be basically offsetting any progress the Estradiol might provide.

[Heather Harrison]

Hey Bettylou,

Ugh, the logic of that is impossible to ignore. 🙂

Heather

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