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Hysterectomy
and Menopause Type
Answers, by Dr. Joseph
Collins Question: I
took the questionnaire and my type is 8. I had a hysterectomy at age 44,
three years ago and my ovaries, cervix and tubes were removed with my uterus
because of huge fibroids and extreme endometriosis. Does this have an impact
on my type? I am taking Premarin 1.25 and never
noticed any improvement when taking progesterone cream. My worst symptoms
were insomnia, mood swings and depression. Answer: A
total hysterectomy can often lead to deficiency of estradiol, progesterone
and testosterone - a deficiency of all three hormones. If you are only taking
an estrogen and not taking any progesterone or testosterone then it makes
sense that when you take the questionnaire that you would show up as
progesterone and testosterone deficient. A
balance of all three hormones is required for optimal function of all tissues
in the body. Symptoms such as insomnia, mood swings and depression can be
caused by deficiency in any of the three hormones - and the questionnaire
suggests you are still low in progesterone and testosterone. To confirm these
deficiencies you should have all three hormones tested. This
is really a classic presentation. Remember that the premise of Menopause
Types is that all three hormones are required for optimal health. If all
three are deficient because of a total hysterectomy, then giving only
estrogen will not restore optimal health. Talk to your physician or
pharmacist about evaluating all three hormones and achieving balance. Please
remember that proper nutrition, exercise, herbs and phytoestrogens like soy
are choices that should be considered as well. Dr. Joseph J. Collins
Note: Coming Soon: Questions
concerning circadian rhythm will be addressed soon in a comprehensive
referenced Question & Answer. Questions concerning dosage forms, such as oral verses topical will be addressed soon in a comprehensive referenced Question & Answer. |
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