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A member asked:

Had complete hysterectomy in 1988 been on hrt every since. no ovaries. why would my fsh and lh be high?. already been through menopause.

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Normal: Hrt usually does not suppress lh and fsh like your body's estrogen does before menopause.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/29/2022

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Menopause: The fsh and lh are normally elevated after menopause, even while taking hrt.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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