Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Leg or Back (spinal) Surgery - Leaflet
There is a risk of blood clots (also called deep vein thrombosis) when you take hormone replacement therapy. (HRT)
Hormone replacement therapy contains oestrogen (together with progesterone in women with a uterus).
The development of a blood clot is due to the oestrogen part of the hormone replacement therapy. However, the risk of having a blood clot whilst taking HRT is many times lower than during pregnancy.
Please download the leaflet for more information.
Release Date:
25 Aug 2015