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Hormon replacement therapy and RA

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Tyler, TX
November 3, 2025
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A myRAteam Member

Hi, I’m not sure what your exact question was, but recently I contacted my rheumatologist about starting low dose bio-identical HRT, and I was told it was fine. If you have concerns, please reach out to your doctor or your rheumatologist. Not a lot of fun to be dealing with hormonal issues on top of autoimmune diseases. Good luck!

November 3, 2025
A myRAteam Member

Not sure yet I have to talk to my dr about my options and see what she suggests for medication that comes in infusion form

November 5, 2025
A myRAteam Member

What infusions are you hoping for?
I to have psoriasis and PSa And very swollen wrists

November 4, 2025
A myRAteam Member

I’m on HRT as well have been since 2023 and have RA and now was diagnosed with Hyperhidrosis which they aren’t sure how it started probably from all my meds being in menopause and the inflammation itself I don’t find any difference except for the excessive sweating but I’m on medication that stops it but I have to take it every 8 hours just to feel normal. It all sucks but talk to your rheumatologist and your gyno. I also am being tested for psoriatic arthritis as well since my right wrist and hand have been swollen and painful for over a month but no sprain. My dr found a lot of inflammation in the joints so I’m praying that somehow I qualify for infusions since my third medication has not helped the pain still. Trying to be positive I know we all are but it is extremely hard.

November 4, 2025
myRAteam

How does hormone replacement therapy affect rheumatoid arthritis?

Hormone replacement therapy may help manage RA symptoms in some women. Research has found that hormonal fluctuations, particularly in estrogen and progesterone levels, can influence the immune system and pain perception in people with RA.

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How does hormone replacement therapy affect rheumatoid arthritis?

Hormone replacement therapy may help manage RA symptoms in some women. Research has found that hormonal fluctuations, particularly in estrogen and progesterone levels, can influence the immune system and pain perception in people with RA.

Some studies suggest that oral contraceptive pills containing estrogen and progesterone could reduce the severity and activity of RA symptoms in women. Estrogen therapy may also help reduce symptoms in postmenopausal women.

However, it's important to know that the evidence for hormone therapy's benefit in RA is mixed - results vary between individuals. Birth control options like IUDs or continuous birth control pills may offer the additional benefit of reducing period-related pain and flares.

A myRAteam member shared: "I use an IUD. It doesn't interfere with the disease - I like it. Fewer periods and less cramping gives me more time to focus on staying well."

Talk to your doctor about whether hormone replacement therapy or birth control might be appropriate for managing your specific RA symptoms.

November 3, 2025

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