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Nervous about HRT
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06-28-2021, 12:17 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 4
Hysterectomy: June 10th, 2021
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Nervous about HRT
Hi friends! I’m new here, had my hysterectomy on 6\10\21, leaving only my cervix. Today I started the Estradiol 0.1 mg patch and am so nervous about it. I love and trust my doctor so much but I’m still nervous about taking it…side effects, adverse reactions, etc. I’d love to hear your thoughts, experiences, and advice for an HRT newbie. I’m so thankful to be a part of this wonderful community! TIA for your responses!
MB
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06-28-2021, 04:38 PM
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Posts: 93,055
Hysterectomy: April 4th, 2002
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Nervous about HRT
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I am also on the estradiol 0.1mg patch. I've been using it for my hormone therapy for most of my 19 years of post-op life. I change it every 3 1/2 days and other than that, I don't even think about it. My doctor is fine with me using it forever if that's what I want to do, and that's exactly my plan. For plenty of good information on hormones and menopause, have a look at the Menopause and Hormones - Articles resource.
If you have any recovery questions, you are welcome to start a new thread over on the Post-Op Hysterectomy Support message board. Recovery information can be found in the Post-Op articles and Checkpoints. Also, you can join your surgery week HysterSisters on the Recovery Progress Reports for Hysterectomy dates June 7 - 13, 2021 thread to share recovery updates and friendship.
Best wishes to you for your recovery!
P. S. - Please take a moment to update your Member Survey to show that you kept your cervix and your ovaries have been removed. After updating, be sure to click the "Send Answers" button near the bottom of that page.
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06-28-2021, 06:14 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 4
Hysterectomy: June 10th, 2021
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Nervous about HRT
Thank you so much!
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06-28-2021, 07:14 PM
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Posts: 93,055
Hysterectomy: April 4th, 2002
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Nervous about HRT
You are very welcome!
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06-28-2021, 07:54 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 618
Hysterectomy: May 27th, 2020
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Nervous about HRT
The patch didnt seem desirable to me and the pill seemed to be more risky so i chose a bioidentical cream. My doctor agreed it was the best choice for me. I was nervous too but i trusted that she knew what is best for me and i have been on it a little over a year now. No issues! Just had my first mammogram and no issues there either. Seems to be working really well for me.
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07-05-2021, 02:01 PM
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Posts: 18,968
Hysterectomy: May 16th, 2016
Surgery Type: LSH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Nervous about HRT
I'm on a .05/day patch, and change it once a week. I was avoiding HRT, concerned about "things out there" about HRT which were outdated. The clincher for me was when I wiped pink after sex nearly two years after my surgery - I didn't want to deal with vaginal atrophy in my future. It's been good for me, no side effects... unless I forget to change it and I quit getting my daily dose. Then the night sweats start up again!
The two articles which changed my thinking about HRT were HRT Safety Breakthrough and Menopause Risks Head to Toe.
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