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A member asked:

Why would i be prescribed the hrt tablet estradiol?

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Menopause symptoms: If you have menopause symptoms that are severe ert may be prescribed.

Dr Askew agreed

Answered 11/29/2015

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Estradiol HRT (oral, injected, gel and patch) cause a burning sensation on my scalp. Severity seems to be dose dependent, but even very low doses are now bothersome. No visible signs of irritation. What might this reaction be?

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