Like any other treatment, hormone replacement therapy also has specific side effects. The good thing is they generally improve within a few months. However, if the symptoms persist or are severe, you may need to consult a doctor.
Here are a few general side effects:
- Breast tenderness or swelling
- Frequent mood swings
- Indigestion and bloating
- Nauseous feeling
- Headaches
- Depression
- Swelling in the body
- Pain in the abdomen
- Back pain
- Acne
- Vaginal bleeding