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Should I Continue Taking Natural Progesterone After Hysterectomy?

Ive been taking natural progesterone cream(wild yams etc)...my levels are recently low...complete hysterectomy 3yrs back and a thyroidectomy 20+ yrs ago... I use to do three weeks on and one off (once daily)....increased to continually twice daily (saw my OB/Gyn)...should I continue.
Wed, 10 Apr 2019
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OBGYN 's  Response
Hello,

After a hysterectomy, you need not to continue with the hormonal medicines. Taking these without consulting your gynecologist can be dangerous.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN
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Should I Continue Taking Natural Progesterone After Hysterectomy?

Hello, After a hysterectomy, you need not to continue with the hormonal medicines. Taking these without consulting your gynecologist can be dangerous. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN