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What are the pros and cons of taking progesterone after a total hysterectomy?
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No pros: There is no advantage to taking Progesterone after a total hysterectomy. Progesterone secretion induces the onset of a period, which is of no significance after a hysterectomy.
Answered 6/30/2014
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