estrogen replacement

Is Hormone Replacement Necessary After Hysterectomy?

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Is Hormone Replacement Necessary After Hysterectomy? When your ovaries are removed (oophorectomy) during a hysterectomy, your estrogen levels drop. Estrogen therapy (ET) replaces some or all of the estrogen that your ovaries would be making until menopause. Without estrogen, you are at risk for weak bones later in life, which can lead to osteoporosis. What

What Are Some Of The Negative Side Effects Of Using Hormone Therapy To Treat The Symptoms Of Menopause?

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What Are Some Of The Negative Side Effects Of Using Hormone Therapy To Treat The Symptoms Of Menopause? Hormone therapy may cause side effects, such as bleeding, bloating, breast tenderness or enlargement, headaches, mood changes, and nausea. Further, side effects vary by how the hormone is taken. For instance, a patch may cause irrita- tion