Post by Sam on Mar 19, 2016 15:39:49 GMT
It is no secret that Progesterone is a suspected cause of PMDD symptoms. Patients choosing this course of treatment must
1) have both ovaries removed and
2) can not have progestin as part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) following surgery.
Progestin is a synthetic (sometimes natural) Progesterone typically prescribed following an Oophorectomy to protect the lining of the Uterus. Without the added back progestin, a woman would be at risk of uterine cancer and other diseases and complications of the uterus. Because of these concerns, the uterus is also often removed at the same time as the ovaries.
Estrogen is considered a "safe" hormone to use following an Oophorectomy to help combat the symptoms of the menopause including hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and thinning of the bones. Patches and gels are easier on the liver than pills taken by mouth although they can be more expensive. Many women are able to stop using estrogen treatments when they reach a normal age of menopause.
Some doctors will prescribe testosterone as part of an HRT plan. There are limited studies that suggest Testosterone can help with libido following surgery, however much more research is needed on this matter.
As of this writing, a total hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy is the only cure for this disorder. Studies have shown that by removing the ovaries a vast majoAs of this writing, a total hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy is the only cure for this disorder. Studies have shown that by removing the ovaries a vast majority of sufferers experienced complete relief of PMDD symptoms.
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1) have both ovaries removed and
2) can not have progestin as part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) following surgery.
Progestin is a synthetic (sometimes natural) Progesterone typically prescribed following an Oophorectomy to protect the lining of the Uterus. Without the added back progestin, a woman would be at risk of uterine cancer and other diseases and complications of the uterus. Because of these concerns, the uterus is also often removed at the same time as the ovaries.
Estrogen is considered a "safe" hormone to use following an Oophorectomy to help combat the symptoms of the menopause including hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and thinning of the bones. Patches and gels are easier on the liver than pills taken by mouth although they can be more expensive. Many women are able to stop using estrogen treatments when they reach a normal age of menopause.
Some doctors will prescribe testosterone as part of an HRT plan. There are limited studies that suggest Testosterone can help with libido following surgery, however much more research is needed on this matter.
As of this writing, a total hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy is the only cure for this disorder. Studies have shown that by removing the ovaries a vast majoAs of this writing, a total hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy is the only cure for this disorder. Studies have shown that by removing the ovaries a vast majority of sufferers experienced complete relief of PMDD symptoms.
~S