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Hysterectomy after menopause side effects
A 54-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Estradiol cream: Estradiol cream is used to minimize and treat the symptoms of vaginal atrophy due to a lack of estrogen which can be dry and painful during intercou... Read More
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311 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 53-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Pattersonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
Ovaries do not: Work till age 65 ! may still be producing some hormones in the early to mid 50s so you may get some hot flashes that can be easily treated.
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Dr. Albert Pizzoanswered
Family Medicine 62 years experience
Ovary removal: Yes there can be side effects as the ovaries continue to secrete several hormones even after menopause. Best to discuss with gyn endocrinologist befo... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
See regular doctors: See regular doctors for hormonal symptoms, such as primary care doctors and endocrinologists. Non-MD's and other "practitioners" may ta... Read More
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Alexandra Jaqueryanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 16 years experience
Check medications: If your physician prescribed anti-anxiety medications and others you are experiencing dry mouth. Several medications suppress saliva flow and cause yo... Read More
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5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Chevies Newmananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
No: Your ovaries are likely still working. Many people seek solutions for mood and stress via ovarian hormones. You could get a serum fsh that can tell ... Read More
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5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Surgical risks: There are almost no side effects to cervical removal unless the surgeon does a very wide cervical vaginal removal involving the "G spot" under the bla... Read More
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315 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dennis Higginbothamanswered
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Many: In the short term, a small amount of spotting and discharge are normal - as well as some degree of discomfort (pain) . In the long term there may be m... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Wendy Askewanswered
26 years experience
Many:: Physical risks of surgery: infections, injury to other internal organs (bladder/intestines), bleeding (risk of needing blood transfusion), hernia form... Read More
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4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bac Nguyenanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Surgical vs psycholo: Obviously there is risk of surgical complications such as bleeding/blood clot, infections etc..From the surgery, but there is a pyschological componen... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dennis Higginbothamanswered
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Broad question: There are surgical risks with any procedure - ie. Bleeding, infection, damage to adjacent organs, failure to cure, etc. There are also usually benefi... Read More
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6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 52-year-old male asked:
Dr. Donald Rockanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 74 years experience
Ask doctor: I would certainly ask the doctor who originally prescribed the medication how long you should continue to take it. Usually it is about a year.
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Risks ;complications: All risks and complications of any proposed surgery, including hysterectomy, should be discussed by the md and you prior to surgery. This is called in... Read More
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4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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