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Hrt

HRT, otherwise called hormonal replacement therapy, helps to balance estrogen and progesterone during menopause. During this stage, a woman has mood changes, sleep problems, vaginal dryness, bone thinning, and urinary problems. HRT helps to manage these symptoms. It helps to improve muscle function, reduces the risk of developing heart failure, and prevents skin aging in menopausal women. In some cases, HRT can cause some side effects such as acne, bloating, indigestion, headache, and migraine.

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I was advised to take Utrogestan for two days. Will I start bleeding if I stop Utrogestan today?

Query: Hello doctor, I began hormone replacement therapy 12 days ago and I was advised to take Utrogestan for two days. I am worried as I do not want to start bleeding again if I stop the Progesterone today. What should I do? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Monica Mathur

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that you are receiving from your doctor is a very good combination of Estrogen and Progesterone which are the female hormones in the right dosage and in the right form to have minimum side effects. These are basically given to av...  Read Full »

I am a 34-year-old male taking Progynova, Spironolactone, and Finax and would like to know the duration of transformation to a female.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old male taking 2 mg of Progynova, 50 mg of Spironolactone and 1 mg of Finax. How much time will it take to transform from male to female?  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are elated to have you onboard at icliniq. The effects and timeline of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can vary from person to person. In male-to-female (MTF) HRT, the aim is to introduce hormones such as estrogen and anti-androgens (like Spironolactone) t...  Read Full »

Can a higher level of FSH indicate early menopause at the age of 30 years?

Query: Hi doctor, My 30 year old sister recently tested her FSH levels, and the test result showed that she is going through early menopause. So, the doctor gave her Progyluton. Please give us your opinion.  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The following history will be helpful to give a proper opinion: What is her FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) level? Is she trying to conceive? Is she having any menopausal symptoms? Progyluton is just the combination of estrogen and progesterone hormone, and this wi...  Read Full »

I need some advice to start HRT for male to female transition.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28 year old transwoman. I am looking forward to start HRT. I need some advice from you to start on HRT for male to female transition. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Divakara. P

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Do you need to know what medications to be taken for HRT (hormone replacement therapy)? 2. Do you like to know about the fitness or investigations before starting HRT? Or are you asking for the safety? Do let me know what you want to know exactly.   Read Full »

I developed insomnia as a post-menopausal symptom. Can you please help?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 45-year-old woman who has had perimenopause for many years. The main symptom is insomnia. My GP agreed to start me on HRT but recommended estrogen-only with Mirena coil. He said this is the safest HRT. But when I read online, it said that this is only recommended for women who have ...  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Jain

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Do not worry. Mirena coil (hormonal intrauterine device) is not recommended after menopause, as its main use is to reduce vaginal bleeding. My recommendations are: 1. Continue oral estrogen. 2. Do meditation regularly before sleep. 3...  Read Full »

Is it fine to abruptly stop HRT when desired breast growth has occurred in a transgender woman?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a transgender woman. I want to stop taking my HRT cause I feel that I have had the breast growth I wanted, and the changes coming lately (loss of erections, gaining weight, emotionality) have been very unpleasant for me. So the question is, how do I stop them? Do I stop it abruptly ...  Read Full »


Dr. Poonguzhali Liston

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Hormones taken during HRT (hormone replacement therapy) are steroids, and it is never a good idea to suddenly stop steroids as it will cause adverse side effects. Hence my advice would be to slowly lower the HRT dose and get it to a level w...  Read Full »

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