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Can a woman after having a full hysterectomy take other hormone medicine besides taking viovelli patches and how can i get rid of the weight gain.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

There are other: Forms but if not taken sadly the weight gain is even worse. It is really hard to get weight off especially around the middle after menopause

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/23/2014

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