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Re: So glad to hear it! » Chris A

Posted by Elayne on April 15, 2002, at 22:21:44

In reply to Re: Hope today went well - It did, thanks!, posted by Chris A on April 15, 2002, at 19:32:54

Dear Chris,

I've been thinking about you and am delighted to hear you're doing well. I think transdermal estradiol is an excellent choice -- serum levels tend to be much more stable than they are when oral dosing is used.

I'm not sure about progesterone receptors, but I can tell you that women rarely seem to miss this hormone after oophorectomy if they have adequate estrogen replacement.

On the other hand, women who go through menopause naturally and have an intact uterus *must* use progesterone because unopposed estrogen increases the risk of uterine cancer. It's often very tricky to find a form of progesterone that's well-tolerated; and it's not at all rare to see mood problems caused by or exacerbated by progestins.

So...enjoy being a lady of leisure for a while. Give yourself time to heal. You'll be glad you did.

Take care,
Elayne


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