WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2002: Re: hysterectomy,breast problems and hormone therapy

Re: hysterectomy,breast problems and hormone therapy

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 8 Feb 2002 20:44:54 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 8 Feb 2002, Lynette wrote: >
>I have been scheduled for a endrometrial libation in a couple of weeks.
>I have had breakthrough bleeding for 6 months, a D&C was done 3 months
>ago and no relief, even seemed to of got worse. I was told either to
>have a hysterectomy or the libation procedure. I chose the libation due
>to the fact my grandmother had breast cancer in the 1950 and she was in
>her 50's when she died. I have had 12 breast biopies in the last 25
>years all benign, but have the fear of taking hormones. Is it a given
>to take hormones after a hysterectomy or does it just depend on how your
>body handles the changes.Are hormones primarily for hot flashes? I am 47
>years old and don't know what to do.
>
>--
>Lynette

No one HAS to take hormones -- they are an option. There are benefits, and there are risks. They can help with hot flashes and vaginal driness, and they reduce the risk of osteoporosis. They increase the risk of breast cancer about 1% above your baseline risk. It sounds like you need to sit down and talk with yoru doctro again aobut your options and the pros, cons and alternatives to HRT in your case. >

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

author of "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide"

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