💡 Side Effects & Adjusting Your HRT: What’s Normal, What’s Not — and When to Act

Starting hormone therapy can come with some side effects — and yes, often the first signs are boobs, blues, and bloating. Breast tenderness, a slight mood wobble, a change in how your tummy feels, or even some unexpected bleeding are all common in the first 1–2 months. Most of these settle as your body adjusts.

The key is knowing:

• 👉 What to expect
• 🛠️ What can be managed or adjusted
• 🚩 And when something might be a medical concern

Sometimes we need to step back from chasing total symptom control, and focus on what feels sustainable. Other times, we can change the type, dose, or route of hormone therapy to find what works best for you.

You don’t have to go it alone — this part of the course helps you feel confident, supported, and equipped to troubleshoot when things aren’t quite right.

🩺 Why This Lesson Matters
This module helps patients understand what to expect—and doctors prepare people more effectively for the HRT journey. There’s a lot to cover in a 15–30 minute appointment, and this resource fills in the gaps so you can feel informed, reassured, and ready.