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What Is The Cause Of Low Sex Drive And Depression After A Hysterectomy?

I am not currently taking any HRT.. I have taken estrogen after my hysterectomy but gyn dr. Wanted me to be off.. I feel somewhat depressed..not always but some days... Sex drive very low... I have been faithful about the gym have a trainer go three times a week.. Eat better then ever and yet gained weight and can't seem to get my body in shape and my emotional state is dry... Not very sensitive empathetic etc... I am wondering about the possibilities of having benefits of starting progesterone cream... Lots of advice fro well meaning friends but no local dr. Support
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
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Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
There are plenty of hormonal disturbances after hysterectomies. And these hormonal disturbances can cause depression as well. Along with the hormonal therapies you need a course of antidepressants as well. Escitalopram or sertraline would be a good drug. It needs to be sued for a few weeks .
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
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Wish you good health,
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
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What Is The Cause Of Low Sex Drive And Depression After A Hysterectomy?

Hello, Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query. I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through. There are plenty of hormonal disturbances after hysterectomies. And these hormonal disturbances can cause depression as well. Along with the hormonal therapies you need a course of antidepressants as well. Escitalopram or sertraline would be a good drug. It needs to be sued for a few weeks . Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy Wish you good health, Kind regards Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.