WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2000: Re: HRT

Re: HRT

From: Tracy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 16 May 2000 19:01:09 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 16 May 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>At Tue, 16 May 2000, Tracy wrote:
>>
>>I had a hysterectomy 3 months ago and was initially put on .625
>>Premarin, I continued to have hot flashes on that amount and it was
>>increased to 1.25 at 6 week check up. I felt fine for the last few
>>months and now am noticing vaginal dryness (even with arousal) making
>>sex difficult and a reoccurence of hot flashes. Do I need to increase
>>my estrogen? My doctor said he would like to keep me on the lowest dose
>>possible, why would he say that? I am 38.
>>
>>--
>>Tracy
>>
>this is a regular problem, and adding more oral estrogen is unlikely to
>help. I prefer to add a little topical estrogen cream directly to the
>vagina once or twice a week. It works great, there is little systemic
>absorption, and my patients swear by it.
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>Clarksville, TN

Is the estrogen cream by prescription only? In other words, would I have to make an appointment with my gynecologist to get it? >
>This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement
>or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical
>professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered.
>

--
Tracy

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