WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2000: Re: Hormonal treament

Re: Hormonal treament

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 22 Jan 2000 20:29:06 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 22 Jan 2000, Maria wrote: >
>Dear Doctor,
>I am 36 years old and to make the story short (had 2 ectopic pregnancies
>- both fallopian tubes and 1 ovary removed). Due to a lot of recent
>complications, I am considering having the last ovary removed. I was
>told I will need to take female hormones.
>
>Question: What are the implications, side effects, benefits (if any) on
>taking hormones at my age. Do you know of many women my age going
>through the same treatment and still have a healthy, productive live?
>Thanks
>Maria

There are books written on this subject so we can't give you a full answer here. If you have specific questions, I'd be more than happy to answer.

The answer to the second question mis easier. the answer is a resounding YES.

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

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
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and/or interventions.

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