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Estrogen, progesterone or both are recommended for menopausal women who suffer from dryness and luck of libido?
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Hormones: Yes generally speaking if you still have your uterus, you must have estrogen and Progesterone if treating symptoms of menopause. Only individuals with a hysterectomy can take unopposed estrogen therapy.
Answered 9/28/2016
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