Question:
Has anyone who had a hysterectomy and is on estrogen had any probs.?

Hi, I am 4 mths. post-op and had a hysterectomy about 2 1/2 years ago and am now taking estradiol 2 mg. a day for that and I was just wondering if any of you who is on any kind estrogen has had problems after having surgery with it effecting you in loosing weight at all! Thank you for all of your input!    — Melodee S. (posted on June 2, 2003)

June 2, 2003
Have your doc prescribe the PATCH - mine did and this is great - I only have to change it every 3 days and it works wonderfully.... no problems at all and my body absorbs all the estrogen instead of it going right through me....
   — Tammy T.

June 3, 2003
I had a Hys. 31/2 years ago, and since surgery I have been getting a shot once a month, and they did have to lower my dosage. I have had no problems since then.
   — Valerie M.

June 3, 2003
I'm NOT giving medical advice just telling you my situation. I had a complete hysterectomy a little over 2 years ago. I quit taking my hormones within a few months because there are just too many side effects that could induce some historical family medical problems. Once I got past the hot flashes, everything is normal. Of course, I am one of the lucky ones that didn't have raging hot flashes along with all the other menapausal symptoms. Just something to consider...not everyone needs hormone replacement therapy. That's a decision that should never be made without medical advice. Good luck!
   — Diane S.

June 5, 2003
hi had my hysta in 89 and went on premarin06.25 in about a couple years after was on it when i had surgery i would not think it stop me from loosing weight but i am off of it now as they have found studies that it could cause cancer and i am doing fine geeo luck
   — ROSEMARY A.