WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2000: Re: Hysterectomy,libido troubles

Re: Hysterectomy,libido troubles

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 7 Jan 2000 12:21:19 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 6 Jan 2000, Katie wrote: >
>I celebrated the 1st year anniversary of my hysterectomy, removal of my
>ovaries
>and bladder surgery, on December 31st. I feel liberated and stronger
>since I used to get so sick around my periods, that my MS would kick in
>and I'd be down for the count. My question is, that while I feel
>better, my libido is not. I am on the vivelle patch, which has been the
>only thing my body will absorb, I also love it... But I need help with
>the other, and my life will be complete... so to speak ;o).
>
>--
>Katie
>

There has been so much written and touted about therapy for decreased libido that I'm not sure where facts ends and hype begins. Some women find help from testosterone and an internal form comes in Estratest (Estratab and Methyltestosterone). There is no topical form of this. There was Testosterone being used after pharmacologic compounding on the outside of the vagina, but my sources say it's off the market - not sure why. TAP pharmaceuticals, part of Abbott labs is supposed to be coming out with something next year.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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