Hi ladies, I started HRT about 4 months ago. I am on Utrogestan and Evorel 50 patches. About three weeks in to taking the HRT, I happened to notice some new varicose veins on the back of my left leg. They may have been there before starting HRT but they certainly didn't cause me any issues. Since noticing them my leg has been having problems. I have had a burning sensation on and off and mild cramps. Sometimes I get a tight feeling a bit like how it feels when you have a blood pressure monitor cuff on. These symptoms usually improve a bit when walking. Some days are worse than others. I have also developed a lump above my ankle which is worse at night. I have been to my doctor three times and each time been told its just the varicose veins playing up and there's nothing they can do. I'm not convinced as surely the symptoms wouldn't have suddenly appeared as I have never had any problems before, despite having had some varicose veins on the front of my legs for over 10 years.
I was referred to a foot specialist for the lump and she doesn't know what it is and asked me to come back in a month but I can't seem to get an appointment as she is full.
Has anyone else experienced this and can offer advice? I don't know if it's an effect of the HRT or just a perimenopause symptom. My doctor says it's not the HRT and is reluctant to change my prescription. Thanks in advance.