A study involving 80,000 women showed those who took hormone replacement therapy pills were at risk of pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis - devastating conditions which can require the amputation of a leg or can even kill.

 

Researchers from the University of Nottingham found the risk was only increased for women using HRT in tablet form - with patches, gels or creams carrying no additional chance of a clot.

 

Taking HRT pills to cope with the menopause doubles the risk of suffering dangerous blood clots, research suggests.