Hi I know this post is 2 years old but was wondering if you had found out if the hormone replacement therapy caused the ear problem x as I had to stop my elleste duet conti tablet due to shortage was put on evorol conti patch had severe vertigo for ten weeks had to stop was put on gel and tablet 3 week ago and have got terrible tinnitus went to ent on Thursday who informed me I had hearing loss due to age ? But it only came on after vertigo and starting on gel and tablet I'm on two pumps and 100mg utrogesten vaginal I don't want to go through the horrific symptoms I had when I had to stop hrt for ten weeks nor do I like the tinnitus I don't know if there is a connection with gel and tablet should I just continue for a while see if it improves any help would be appreciated x has anyone got any answers pls