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by wizzwizz4 702 days ago
> They do tend to cause an increase in blood clots though.

That risk factor is specific to the oral route, and/or conjugated equine oestrogens. Injections, patches etc. of synthesised oestrogens don't seem to have that problem. https://www.bmj.com/content/364/bmj.k4810

> Transdermal preparations were not associated with risk of venous thromboembolism, which was consistent for different regimens

Don't eat your HRT: rub it on your gums!