HRT appointment question builder

Tick the topics you want to ask about and get a ready made list of questions in your own order.

Your details

Your questions to take along

2

questions, in your order of interest

  • Q1What are the risks for me, including breast cancer and clots, and how do they compare with the benefits?
  • Q2Which type suits me: tablets, patches, gel or spray, and do I need progestogen?

Copy or print these and take them with you. Note your symptoms, your periods, any family history of breast cancer or clots, and your medicines. Asking for a longer appointment is fine.

If HRT is not working or side effects are troubling you, a review with your GP or a menopause clinic can help.

The working

Your ticks become questions

Each topic you tick adds one clear question. Ticking risks and type gives 2 questions; with nothing ticked you get three starter questions.

Know before you go

Useful to have ready

  • Your main symptoms and how they affect you
  • When your last period was
  • Family history of breast cancer, clots or heart disease
  • Medicines and supplements you take
  • Whether you smoke or have migraines with aura

Facts worth knowing

From NICE (2024)

TopicIn brief
Patches and gelsno increase in clot risk, unlike tablets
Breast cancer risksmall increase with combined HRT, rising with length of use
Vaginal oestrogenlow dose and can be used long term
Reviewusually after 3 months, then yearly

Read with care

What this cannot tell you

  • Medical adviceYour GP weighs up what suits you.
  • Every questionAdd your own too.
  • Urgent problemsNew breast lumps or unusual bleeding need prompt checks.

Questions

Common questions

What should I ask about HRT?

Risks and benefits for you, which type suits you, and when to review.

Is HRT safe?

For most people under 60 the benefits outweigh the risks, NICE says; it depends on you.

Can I get HRT from my GP?

Yes. GPs prescribe most HRT in the UK.

Sources

Last checked 21 October 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it.

Support when you need it

Contact your midwife or GP any time you are worried, and call NHS 111 if you cannot reach them. If a date or a result brings up difficult feelings, Tommy's and the Miscarriage Association offer kind, free support.

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