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Re: hysterectomy in woman under 35

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 13:20:45 -0600 (CST)


At Wed, 21 Feb 2001, kelly wrote: >
>i am 34 years old and had a hysterectomy 3 years ago.i have undergone
>radical physical changes.i would like more information [other than the
>standard hrt info].
>i would like to know what other woman my age experience and how they
>deal with the physical aspects etc.
>there isnt much info on this subject.please help!!!!

Aa hysterectomy doesn't caause any physical changes other than the absence of the uterus. Removal of the ovaries will cause a change in hormone levels (loss of estrogen) which can cause osteoporosis if not replaced.

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

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