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Does having a hysterectomy affect intensity of menopause symptoms?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Sometimes: If hysterectomy includes oophorectomy (removing the ovaries) then hot flashes are much worse than in natural menopause.

Answered 3/26/2013

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