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Leiden Factor V: Can I use hormone replacement therapy for menopause?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Aug 20 10:37am | Replies (21)
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Hello, I don’t know if anyone is still on this thread but I too am wondering about the estradiol patch. I’m coming up with mixed reviews on if it’s safe or not. I’m hoping someone has experience with using it.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 9 5:09pm

Hi @ceri, using search you'll find a few discussions, mostly in the Osteoporosis group where members have talked about the estradiol patch. See search results here:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=estradiol%20patch
Ceri, are you concerned about HRT in relation to Leiden Factor V or other blood disorder?

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loristokes | @loristokes | Jun 18 9:29am

I was diagnosed estradiol yesterday, but I too am concerned about it's safety. I was diagnosed with Factor V leiden and put on blood thinners about four years ago after having ischemic colitis three different times. They first thought there was some issue with my colon but after colonoscopy and CT, etc. they decided it was a blood clotting problem. Since taking the blood thinners, I haven't had any issues thankfully. I really want to start the HRT, but I am also scared!

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