What are the best forms of hormone replacement therapy for treating menopause with the least possible side effects? I understand if I had hysterectomy, I don’t need to take progesterone, is this right?
Ask by anonymous
Response by Tmastery
There are various forms of hormone replacement therapy that are available depending on individual’s medical history and method of delivery best suitable for each individual. The various forms of HRT include pills, skin patches, skin gel, vaginal cream and vaginal ring. In most cases, you would need to try more than one form in order to find the one that works best for you and your doctor can help you in making the selection that best suitable for you.
If you had hysterectomy, most doctors would not include progesterone in HRT. The main purpose of progesterone in HRT is the counter balance effects that help to reduce the risk of endometrial cancer for women with intact uterus. After hysterectomy, the woman’s uterus is removed and she doesn’t have to worry about endometrial cancer when being treated with estrogen alone without progesterone. Progesterone also causes side effects in woman such as breast tenderness, water retention, and mood swings and because of this most doctors do not include progesterone in HRT for women who had hysterectomy.
http://www.self-help-sexuality.com/hormone-replacement-therapy.html
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