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If i had total hysterectomy and everything was removed except 1 ovary. should i be on replacement hormone therapy?

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: You have one ovary left and hence HRT is not needed

Answered 2/9/2020

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