BLADDER DISEASE Hormone replacement therapy undertaken by such women may change the composition of bile and increase the incidence of gallstones. If you have gallstones and want HRT, be cautious about it and give preference to the patch format. Hormone therapy is suitable for women who have had their gall bladders removed, provided there are no other reasons against it.
WOMEN WITH DIABETES Hormone replacement therapy may be prescribed for women with diabetes. However, if you have diabetes you should realise that your blood sugar levels are likely to be disrupted during the first few months of hormone use. This may necessitate changes in the dosage and timing of your medications, particularly if you use insulin. Patches or implants are the preferred form of HRT for women with diabetes. Although some research has been conducted on the impact of oestrogen on blood glucose levels, there is relatively little information on the effects produced by hormone combinations such as oestrogen and progestogen.
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