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Re: How long do I take HRT after a bil. salpingal(sp?)
From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Apr 2001 22:39:35 -0500
The current recommendations of estrogen replacement therapy are
undergoing close study now. At your age, it is probably wise to stay on
it for many more years, since ERT has many beneficial effects. You
probably should be taking higher doses, though because you are young.
You DO need to continue seeing a gyn! Make sure you make an appointment
to see one.
At Mon, 30 Apr 2001, Elizabeth wrote:
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>How long do I expect to take these pills? I am 38 and had a bilateral
>salpingeral oopherectomy total hysterectomy with a partial bowel
>removal(about 8 cm)3 years ago. This was due to stage 4 endometriosis
>that had invaded my bowel and numerous miscarriages. My ob/gyn told me
>I never needed to see him again after my last post surgical consult 2
>years ago.
>I have been having odd symptoms lately and dread going back to any Dr.
>but I will go soon and I would like to go better informed on my health.
>I am trying to find out if there are any studies done on the side
>effects of HRT (I am taking conjugated estrogens .625mg/day and
>medroxyprogesterone) being taken by women for a length of time that are
>in surgical menopause. There seems to be studies on women that have
>been taking HRT that are in normal menopause and are older. Where can I
>find out if I can get any more information? I want to make sure I am not
>harming my body anymore than I have too!
>Thank you.
--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan
or treatment recommendation.
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