My GP asked me to change from tablet HRT, he prescribed the cream to rub on, tbh it got on my nerves so I was changed to patch, I decided that I would see how I went without HRT as in the past have never been able to stop it , I was totally surprised that I had no symptoms so was going to stay off it until I need it,,that’s over 3 month now but omg my joint pain is getting worse. I’m happy to go on it if it’s causing the joint pain.