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Is there an estrogen replacement therapy that does not have appetite inducing properties?

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Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Possibly: Estrogen alone does not stimulate the appetite. However, many women on hormone replacement also require Progesterone which is known to stimulate the appetite.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

Is there an estrogen replacement therapy that does not have appetite inducing properties?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

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