Hysterectomy and hormone replacement therapy

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i had a hysterectomy and went into the change i had hot flashes and all the good stuff that goes with it, but with 3 kids to look after i did not gain weight my neighbor had a hysterectomy at 29 she had 6 kids she was so releived that she would not have to worry about having kids she really enjoyed her sex life, she also went throught the phase sometime it bothers a women she feels when she has a hysterectomy she is not a full women, but i had no problem with this nor did i feel like you do i am

These hormones are very important for normal functioning of our body and if there is a deficiency of these hormones it is important to take hormone replacement therapy to overcome this deficiency. Please relax HRT will not damage your brain but is essential at the moment for you.

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Hello, After hysterectomy, hormone replacement therapy would consist of estrogen alone usually given daily by pill or sometimes weekly or biweekly skin patch.However hormonal replacement therapy should be given for a short time only as long term use may be associated with a small increase in breast cancer. In my opinion you should consult a gynecologist and start with hormone replacemenr therapy.

I mean, the goal is always to avoid surgery when surgery can be avoided, but if I cannot get this hormone shot therapy, hysterectomy with salpingo oopherectomy is my other alternative. I am 39. I have never had children and have never wanted to have children and have no desire to have children in the future. While I am a bit attached to my body parts and thing surgery would by not fun, why not just go for it and get done with and not have to worry about the stupid endometriosis again?

Starting with a smaller dose and possibly upping it if your having any symptoms like hot flashes and such. I really think it would be a good idea for you and your Dr to decide on a hormone replacement before you have the surgery.

When my antibodies came back high 2 years ago I was already seeing a hormone doc for anti-aging medicine and to control my perimenopause symptoms. I was interested in only taking bioidenticals and included my thyroid meds in that so that is when I started having the T3/T4 compounded into an oral pill. The TPO-ab results did go down, but now I see the last 3 labs have been high, but everything else normal. No, I did not take any meds before the draw, and I was fasting as well.

however had a complete hysterectomy at 21 and have been on hormone replacement. I know that the early hysterectomy has caused my bone issues(been on Fosamax and actually just started Reclast this week -2.7) but I wonder if it is effecting the breast? I went in for my annual mamo last week and have been called back yet again. New spot directly under the nipple, same breast. Sheduled US for next week. So two mamos and 2 call backs...I am nervous..

Hi sorry hormone therapy will not help at all , there are no pills or cream to make your penis any bigger , take care ,

I believe the surgeon should tell his patient about that possibility prior to doing a hysterectomy.

Cysts are quite common and often occur with hormonal variation (including menstruation and hormone replacement therapy). Of course, lumpy breast tissue can also swell as a result of hormonal variation. If you are concerned, you should see your doctor for evaluation and he/she can order an ultrasound, if appropriate. Also, just so you are aware, “natural” hormone replacement has the same risks of estrogen exposure as “clinical” HRT. Estrogen is estrogen, whether it is from soy or the lab.

If your Drs not willing to discuss bio-identical hormone replacement therapy with you i would find one who is, Its sure worth trying.

Im reading a lot of advice against the use of hormone replacement therapy, but the studies I have researched report that its the combination of progesterone and estrogen that is bad for you, and that estrogen alone may actually decrease the risk of breast cancer. My question then is has anybody else read any studies similar?

When you have a full hysterectomy your ovaries are also removed and those ovaries secrete hormones in your body. Without them and even on hormone replacement therapy you can experience symptoms you might not otherwise experience having not had a hysterectomy.

I am thinking about having a hysterectomy because of terrible endemetriosis, I am 47 and have a history of breast cancer, so I cannot get any hormone replacement therapy. But i have read that maybe it won't help. Does anyone have any thoughts?

What is the best hormone replacement therapy and what hormones are necessary? How can she stay healthy, not gain weight and still be interested in sex? Any other advice about this whole situation would be helpful and appreciated.

m dealing with. I am 26 years old and after having my daughter in 2003, I had to have a hysterectomy due to complications from endometriosis after going into labor. I was left with 1 ovary which for sometime hasn't been working properly. I'm currently taking Premarin 1.25 mg for my hormonal issues but it isn't helping very much. At 26, I have horrible night sweats, hot flashes, crying spells, mood swings, etc...

menopause, assuming you were premenopausal at the time of your surgery. If you took hormone replacement therapy after your surgery, that would have put off the inevitable until such time as you discontinued the hormones or the dosage was reduced enough to allow menopause symptoms to break through. I've noticed myself that especially at times of stress the hot flashes can tend to recur.

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