Hi everyone,

I recently found a hard painless lump in the right side of my right breast. Today my GP referred me to the breast clinic and I'm waiting for an appointment (2ww).

I've had two breast cysts removed in the past (10 and 6 years ago) but that was before I started HRT. I'm 45 years old and have been on HRT for 4 years due to an early perimenopause triggered by Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) which was diagnosed when I was 35. 

I'm very worried because apparently the risk of breast cancer increases when using HRT for more than a year. I keep telling myself that it's probably just another cyst but I'm still scared. 

I'm also chronically fatigued although this could be a symptom of perimenopause.

I'm not overweight, I don't smoke and drink about 1 bottle of wine per week. My diet is ok (could be better tbh) and I walk the dog for 30 - 60 mins 5 days a week. 

I wanted to share my concerns on here as I don't want to worry my family. However my husband knows and is upbeat but I'm losing sleep over this.

Any advice/reassurance/shared experience would be greatly appreciated!

Many thanks x