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Hysterectomy Article Too Much Estrogen, Too Little

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Estrogen Choices - Bio-Identical Estrogen
Estrogen Choices - Conjugated Estrogen

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Too Much Estrogen? Too Little?

ABUNDANCE OF ESTROGEN

* Water Retention
* Fatigue
* Breast Swelling
* Fibrocystic Breasts
* PMS-like symptoms
* Loss of sex drive
* Uterine Fibroids
* Craving for Sweets
* Weight Gain

LACK OF ESTROGEN

* Hot flashes
* shortness of breath
* night sweats
* sleep disorders
* vaginal shrinkage
* painful intercourse
* vaginal dryness
* dry skin
* anxiety
* mood swings
* headache
* depression
* Memory Loss
* Heart palpitaions
* yeast infections
* inability to reach orgasm

ABUNDANCE OF PROGESTERONE

* Depression
* Somnolence

LACK OF PROGESTERONE

* Headache
* Hot flashes
* Low Libido
* Anxiety Night Sweats
* Swollen Breasts Painful breast
* Sleep Disorder
* Shortness of breath
* Moodiness
* vaginal shrinkage
* Fuzzy thinking
* Painful intercourse
* Depression
* vaginal Dryness
* Food Cravings
* Dry skin
* Anxiety
* irritability
* Insomnia
* Mood swing
* Memory Loss
* Weight gain
* Heart Palpitations
* Bloating
* Yeast Infections
* Inability to concentrate
* Inability to reach orgasm
* Painful joints
* Asthma

ABUNDANCE OF TESTOSTERONE

* oily skin
* acne
* facial hair
* deepening voice
* feelings of anger and aggression
* male pattern baldness
* clitoral enlargement


DEFICIENCY IN TESTOSTERONE

* vaginal dryness
* urinary incontinence
* dry skin
* brittle hair
* decreased sexual desire
* reduced energy and sense of well-being
* insensitivity to clitoral stimulation
* insensitivity to nipple stimulation
* decreased arousability overall
* lower capacity for orgasm
* thinning of pubic hair (for some women)

This content was written by staff of HysterSisters.com by non-medical professionals based on discussions, resources and input from other patients for the purpose of patient-to-patient support.


Related Titles
Estrogen Choices - Bio-Identical Estrogen
Estrogen Choices - Conjugated Estrogen


Recommended for Hysterectomy Recovery

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  • The Great Binder Set - We have made it very easy for you and combined the two best binders and the Silky Sac into a great set to save you money! Our favorite is the Perfect Pocket binder with cold/hot packs!
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  • Post-Op Panty - These great panties speed recovery, and reduces scarring. They contain a medical-grade silicone panel over incision to reduce scar's apperance while they provide support to weakened muscles and tissues from surgery. Excellent!
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  • HysterSisters Accessory Kit - Are you a HysterSisters fan? This set has a fun collection of HysterSisters items.
  • Very Private Moisture - Once your doctor gives you the green light for intimacy, this is the stuff! This is a best selling product with a high rate of permanent, satisfied, repeat customers! Relieves vaginal dryness instantly, protects tissue & enhances intimacy. "Buy it for the problem, use it for the pleasure."






Doctor Directory Doctor Directory

Mini Somasundaram, M.D.
4845 Knightsbridge Boulevard
Suite 220
Columbus OH 43214
(614) 583-5552
Terry Grogg, M.D.
4461 S Broadway Suite 200
Suite 200
Grove City OH 43123
614-875-0444
Jonathan Y Song, M.D.
2455 Dean St.
Suite A
St. Charles IL 60175
(630) 513-9160
Sherry L Neyman, M.D.
Renaissance Women's Group
12201 Renfert Way Ste 200
Austin TX 78758
512-425-3875
Ellen Wilson, M.D.
5323 Harry Hines Blvd - Dept of OBGYN
Dallas TX 75390
214-648-4747
Jon Nielsen, M.D.
9825 Hospital Dr. Suite 205
Maple Grove MN 55369
763-587-7050
Robert Furr, M.D.
Women's Surgery Center
1604 Gunbarrel Road
Chattanooga TN 37421
4238996511
Richard W Farnam, M.D.
1700 N. Oregon
Suite 520
El Paso TX 79902
9155335600
Susan D. Hunter, M.D.
626 Ed Carey Dr
Harlingen TX 78550
956-428-4868


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