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A 38-year-old female asked:
should i take progesterone therapy for adenomyosis if i have a strong family history of stroke, breast cancer, and migraines with aura?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Very specific case: We can not really provide very specific guidance in unique cases such as this. A discussion with your obgyn is warranted discussing the various options, the risks and the benefits.
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Dr. M. Hytham Beckanswered
General Surgery 43 years experience
No: it realy depends on your plan to have children.if you no longer wishes to have children you should not take any risk with hormonal treatment,and choose surgical option.if you are planning to have more children,then you conservative,medical,hormonal treatment is the only option,in spite of your family history.discuss your options with your GYN.
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General Surgery 31 years experience
Breast ca: Yes. Both men and women get breast cancer. The shutting off of the ovaries will decrease the estrogen production but the testosterone shots have their own issues. Regardless, the risk is still there.
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