Just diagnosed with partial retinal vein occlusion. They want to take me off hrt. Has anyone stayed on hrt with RVO.
They need to explain to you WHY they want to take you off HRT.
Is it likely to make RVO worse?
Will it interfere with new medication?
Ask if there is an alternative to HRT that could be taken instead..
best wishes
https://patient.info/doctor/retinal-vein-occlusions
Hi Jeannae68307, have you read this? There is a paragraph right at the bottom of the page that might help you
Issues which may arise in the context of general practice
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) - historically, HRT was contra-indicated and discontinued in women experiencing an RVO. However, more recent studies have shown that continued use does not appear to be associated with a higher rate of recurrence. Thus, although it is not advised to start it following an RVO, the decision as to whether to continue previously prescribed HRT can now be made on a case-by-case basis depending on the menopausal symptoms experienced by the patient.