What are the negative effects of hormone treatment?
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Boston Women's Health Book Collective answered:The following are the negative effects of hormone treatment:
- Bleeding
- Bloating
- Breast tenderness or enlargement
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Vaginitis and vaginal itching
- Leg cramps
- Menstrual cramps
- Mood changes
The negative effects of hormone treatment vary considerably among women, and the severity and frequency differ as well. Some women have no negative effects; other women experience minor problems, while still others can't take the drugs because the unwanted effects are so strong.
The type of hormone treatment a woman is taking—estrogen only or a combination of estrogen plus progestogen—as well as the dose may determine the effects experienced. If you are having problems, it may be helpful to try a lower dose.
The following are the negative effects of hormone treatment: Bleeding Bloating Breast tenderness or enlargement Headaches Nausea Vaginitis and vaginal itching Leg cramps Menstrual cramps Mood changes The negative effects of hormone treatment vary... More
