Subcutaneous
Hormone Implants:
Relief
for Persistant Menopausal Symptoms and Sexual Dysfunction
HRT
Therapy
Part 1: Hormone Replacement Therapy,
Panacia or Poison?
Part 2: Hormone Replacemnet Therapy
Is a Personal Choice
Part 3: What Is Optimum Hormone Replacement?
How
To Find A HRT Program That Works For You...
Part 1: Finding An Ideal Regimen
Part 2: Unpleasant Side Effects
Part 3: Progesterone, Progestins
& Progesterone Cream
Sex:
Sex and Menopause
Menopause:
Menopause Overview
Hysterectomy:
Hysterectomy Overview
Ovarian Failure Following Hysterectomy
I Want To Know If I Should I Keep My Ovaries
HRT
& Hormones:
About HRT
Ask
Dr N:
Questions & Answers
Hysterectomy and ESTROVEN
Dr N:
I am a 50 year old diabetic (insulin dependent) woman who had a hysterectomy 9 years ago. I stopped taking Estrogen 6 months ago because of the controversy regarding breast cancer and also, because I was experiencing breast pain. I am now experiencing night sweats, vaginal dryness, unusual fatigue. I am also concerned about heart disease. I saw the product ESTROVEN advertised on television. Is it a good replacement?
Reply:
Hi,
I'm sorry that you're having a problem.
I don't think Estroven will afford you any significant protection from the long-term negative affects of being hormonally deficient. There is some research that suggests there is up to a 20% reduction in hot flashes when some similar products are used.
I do not think that estrogen causes breast cancer. To my knowledge, there are as many studies that show no increase in breast cancer risk with HRT, as those studies that do. I do feel however, based on the available research, that women who have undergone a hysterectomy and are without the benefit of HRT, statistically have a lower life expectancy associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, strokes and osteoporosis.
Let me know what and how you do.
Dr N
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