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A member asked:

I am 38 and am going through the change. is this because i had a hysterectomy to have my ovaries and womb remove?

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes: Lack of estrogen - naturally or from a complete hysterectomy can cause symptoms.

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/3/2012

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