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Done Hysterectomy. Weight Gain, Hot Flashes, Distended Belly. On Estrogen And Proegesterone. Risk For Breast Cancer?
Hi, I had a hysterectomy in July of 2010 and now wish I had not. I have gained 20lbs and I still have mild hot flashes. I've been told that I am per-diabetic because of the weight gain. I have tried weight watchers, exercising, cutting back, etc. and the weight won't come off. I have this humongous belly that I never had before. My doctor currently has me on estrogen and progesterone and I here that makes for high risk breast cancer. Please help!!!
Thu, 27 Jun 2013
DEAR SIR/MADAM
YES THE RISK OF CANCERS IS HIGH IN PATIENTS WHO ARE ON HARMONAL THERAPY.
SOME TIMES ESTROGEN ALONE IS PRESCRIBED FOR POST HYSTERECTOMY PATIENTS.
TO AVOID, ITS BETTER TO TAKE HRT IN LOWEST POSSIBLE DOSAGES AND REGULAR SCREENING FOR CANCERS IS ADVICED.
ACCORDING TO FEDERAL DRUG ADMINISTRATION PROPER SUPPLEMENTATION OF HERBS AND SUPPLEMENTS ARE RECOMENDED.
THANKS
YES THE RISK OF CANCERS IS HIGH IN PATIENTS WHO ARE ON HARMONAL THERAPY.
SOME TIMES ESTROGEN ALONE IS PRESCRIBED FOR POST HYSTERECTOMY PATIENTS.
TO AVOID, ITS BETTER TO TAKE HRT IN LOWEST POSSIBLE DOSAGES AND REGULAR SCREENING FOR CANCERS IS ADVICED.
ACCORDING TO FEDERAL DRUG ADMINISTRATION PROPER SUPPLEMENTATION OF HERBS AND SUPPLEMENTS ARE RECOMENDED.
THANKS
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