There is little or no evidence that hormones, including oestrogen, play any part in the development or recurrence of cancer of the cervix. At least one scientific study has shown that women who take HRT after surgery and/or radiotherapy for early cervical cancer are no more likely to get a recurrence of their cancer than women who are not taking HRT.

So taking HRT after treatment for a cervical cancer does not increase the risk of the cancer coming back.

There have recently been concerns about using HRT and the risk of getting breast cancer. The evidence is that up to the age of 50 women who had an early menopause, and use HRT, have the same risk of breast cancer developing as other women who have not reached the menopause. So continuing HRT up to 50 is generally considered safe but you should chat to your family doctor about this.  If you do go on HRT you should have regular check-ups and see your doctor at least once a year.