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Author Topic: HRT and appearance  (Read 1921 times)

sjpercy3

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HRT and appearance
« on: February 02, 2019, 01:02:47 PM »
Hi everyone,

Just wondering if anyone has experienced HRT dramatically changing their appearance. I have tried HRT patches and Ellest solo and both made me look odd. I have found that they make my eyelids and nose swell. My nose doubles in size and feels very hard.  I stopped taking HRT 2 weeks ago and noticed how different I looked. I love looking more like me but have fine lines, greasy skin and look emaciated due to volume loss.  :'(
I had all my hopes set on Tibilone as I know it's a different form of HRT. I started this yesterday and had a breakdown. My nose has doubled in size again. Just wondered if this has happened to anyone?
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Droopeydrawers

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Re: HRT and appearance
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2019, 01:21:11 PM »
Hi sjpercy no not came across that one but if i were you id report it right away to gp or pharmacist and id be very concerned about something having this effect on my appearance.take care and go see gp.DD😘
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Emerald2017

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Re: HRT and appearance
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2019, 04:04:41 PM »
I felt the opposite! I noticed that I have no wrinkles, my skin is plumper and brighter and I seem more calm. Maybe you can give to it more time?
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sjpercy3

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Re: HRT and appearance
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2019, 04:14:02 PM »
Hi Guys,

Thanks for your comments. I will discuss this with my GP. I definitely notice fewer wrinkles and plumper skin with HRT, but my nose definitely changes. I know some pregnant women complain of their nose swelling during pregnancy, which I think it cause by estrogen. I'm just clearly unlucky.
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Tc

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Re: HRT and appearance
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2019, 04:16:09 PM »
Hi. Just a thought but do you suffer from roseacea?
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sjpercy3

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Re: HRT and appearance
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2019, 04:31:53 PM »
Tc, no never have done.
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Emerald2017

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Re: HRT and appearance
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2019, 05:01:55 PM »
Maybe it is something else besides hrt, problem with your immune system, water retention or an allergy? It sounds odd to me.
« Last Edit: February 03, 2019, 10:21:39 PM by Emerald2017 »
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CLKD

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Re: HRT and appearance
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2019, 05:20:19 PM »
It is known that men can grow larger noses as they age  :-\

Could you speak to a local Pharmacist?
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pepperminty

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Re: HRT and appearance
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2019, 06:04:04 PM »
Perhaps take a before and after photo to compare? Then take that to your GP as this is rather unusual.

Peppermintyx
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sjpercy3

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Re: HRT and appearance
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2019, 08:05:14 PM »
Yeah, it's so odd! It's definitely the HRT as it happened within hours of taking it. I've taken 100's of photos and asked hubby to check I'm not going mad!
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Conolly

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Re: HRT and appearance
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2019, 09:09:58 PM »
Hello sjpercy3,

This sounds like an allergic reaction. I would advise you to stop HRT until you can see your doctor and take your 100 photos with you.

Conolly X
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Tc

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Re: HRT and appearance
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2019, 09:15:14 PM »
It does sound like allergic reaction especially since you said your eyes swell.
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