# What are the common side effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?

**URL:** <https://www.patients.community/t/what-are-the-common-side-effects-of-hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt/10332>\
**Category:** Obstetrics and Gynecology\
**Created:** [February 10, 2026, 12:53pm UTC](https://www.patients.community/t/what-are-the-common-side-effects-of-hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt/10332 "2026-02-10T12:53:50Z")\
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**Author:** ![Maria](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/34f0e0/32.png) [@Maria](https://www.patients.community/u/Maria)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2026, 12:53pm UTC](https://www.patients.community/t/what-are-the-common-side-effects-of-hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt/10332/1 "2026-02-10T12:53:50Z")

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I’m considering Hormone Replacement Therapy and want to understand the potential risks. What are the common side effects people experience, both short-term and long-term? I’d also love to hear from those who’ve gone through HRT about how it affected them personally.