Can you have HRT if you have autoimmune disease? Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus or Sjogren's ?

Added: 2026-05-17

[00:00:02]Here is the myth that I hear all the time. You can have hormone therapy with autoimmune disease, and many women are left confused and suffering. Here is the truth. That's not what science says. The Menopause Society and many other respected medical societies do not support this idea of no HRT in autoimmune patients. For rheumatoid arthritis, HRT hasn't been shown to increase disease activity. It may actually help. For lupus, it depends on your specific antibody status. Also, transdermal estradiol does not increase blood clot risk from your baseline. For Sjogren's patients, HRT can help with vaginal and skin dryness. So, HRT is not automatically off the table. You have been told no from your doctor without a real assessment, you deserve a second opinion. Follow me to learn what the research actually says about HRT and autoimmune disease. The question isn't, can you have HRT? It's, what is the safest approach for you?