18601 Women Died Without Hormones After Hysterectomy | Yale Study
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- čas přidán 7. 12. 2023
- Dr. Philip Sarrel and his team from Yale University carefully examined the data from the "Estrogen-Only Arm" of the Women's Health Initiative. Sarrel's study estimated that at least 18,601 women died unnecessarily because they didn't get HRT after their hysterectomies.
Here's a link to the study report:
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I was talking to someone the other day who had a complete hysterectomy in 2021. Everything was removed. I asked her if she was taking any hormones, and she said no one ever put her on any hormones, and she was happy about that. I haven’t talked to her since, but I always think about that WHI study 20 plus years ago that really changed everyone’s thoughts on hormone replacement. I’m so glad you’re getting the word out.
Excellent information again! Thank you Steve!!!
I had complete hysterectomy at age 33. I’m now 67. They put me on estrogen pills right away and when I hit 50’s doctors told me I needed to get off. But I wouldn’t. I was taking 1/2 of 1 mg daily. I suffered from UTI’s since age 16. So a doctor switched me to compounded estrogen cream vaginally twice a week 2 yrs ago. That stopped the UTI’s Then I learned of Dr John Lees books on menopause, progesterone, so now at 67 I have added compounded progesterone cream rubbed under arms. My hormone saliva test showed very low progesterone & testosterone, but estrogen was in the middle of where it should be. I was told I was estrogen dominant, cause of my round apple belly. So needed progesterone to balance it all out. So we shall see what happens. I still use estrogen cream vaginally once a week
Thank you for this valuable information! 🙌🙌🙌
Its about time! Thank you. My doctor took me off HRT after my hot flashes stopped. Im 65 now and had surgical menopause around age 50. First Premarin then Estradiol then nothing. Im in hot pursuit of this and my gp told me theres a Menopause specialist at Hopkins so I'm getting a referral to her. Thank you again.
thank you for your info
I had a hysterectomy when I was 27 I am now 67.
No hormone therapy offered.
When I enquired a few years later my dr said it wasn’t necessary.
I had Breast cancer at 42 and two heart attacks and open heart surgery at 64.
Help!
❤
Find a good BioIdentical hormone specialist. You can look one up on Steve’s website or email him.
I have sent my info for the referral, about a week ago, but haven’t heard back.
Should I expect to wait a bit longer? Or is it because there’s no one available near me?
Blueskies7775 Send me an email contact@simplehormones.com and I'll check on it.
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU STILL HAVE YOUR OVARIES? I STILL HAVE MY OVARIES BUT MY FSH IS LOW AS IS MY ESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE. I HAD AN ULTRASOUND THAT SHOWED OVARIES WERE STILL GETTING "NORMAL FLOW"
If you still have ovaries, they will produce some estrogen and progesterone. Eventually, those will go away as you move past menopause.
I'm begging for help.... I had a hysterectomy, they left one ovary. But now I feel like I'm in my pre period week 24/7. Which makes me feel HORRIBLE. I feel SO anxious, brain fog, muscle and body aches, breast tenderness, digestive problems like constipation... please help me, does it sound like I need estrogen?
I'm in the same predicament and wonder the same...
Hi there
I'm exactly the same my hysterectomy was 3 months ago and my symptoms are awful 😢 this video has confirmed I need estrogen I really hope you are okay xxx
I had partial hysterectomy in Feb 2012. Ovaries intact. When did I start menopause? Is there an estimated time? I'm now 55 and seeing dr this week to get started on bhrt. It can't happen fast enough. I've been so upset that of all the doctors I've seen since 2012, not one brought up the topic to me of hrt. Their inaction has harmed me, I'm afraid. I'm a US Masters competitive swimmer since age 47. Not over weight, but in excellent shape altough my cholesterol has gone up, but not alarmingly so. My good cholesterol is amazing, so I'm happy for that. But WHEN did I go into menopause? It was 3 or 4 years ago that I started having sleeping trouble and increased anxiety, loss of sex drive, fatigue. I just want to know how late I am to the game of beginning bhrt.
@JubeeBijou Hard to tell exactly but it probably was in the past 4-6 years. You should definitely find a healthcare provider who knows what to do with hormones. Visit my website and request a referral if you haven’t already: simplehormones.com/referral
@@SimpleHormones just got my lab numbers back. “Post menopausal.” I am fortunate to find a medical clinic that handles this very issue and works closely with a compounding pharmacy. So glad I found your channel! Thank you 😊
Yes this happened to Sinead OcConner
I remember watching her on Dr. Phil talking about her hysterectomy and never being given hormones and how it made her feel. She was such a treasure. I miss her.
Oh wow! I never knew that happened to her. That is so sad😢
My mother had a full hysterectomy around 1988. She was in her late 40s. She was not given HRT by her gynecologist. Within a few years she developed arthritis. She's now 84, totally crippled with arthritis and bedridden. She also lost her hearing and developed dementia last year. Could this have been prevented had she been on HRT after the hysterectomy?
@sharminiserasinghe3293 It's hard to say if arthritis could be prevented with optimal hormone levels. The evidence is becoming clearer though that dementia is much higher in women who haven't taken any hormones after hysterectomy.
Is there any difference if you have a full hysterectomy vs still having your ovaries with regard to whether you are considered to be in menopause as a result of the surgery?
@nohemiwest-phelps534 Yes. There is a difference. If you still have your ovaries, they're most likely still producing estradiol. They may or may not be producing much progesterone, since progesterone mainly comes from the corpus luteum, which is leftover after ovulation. It depends on whether you're still ovulating. The best way to know is to have a hormone panel, testing to see where you estradiol and progesterone levels are.
I started HRT, patch and micronized P, could not tolerate oral P, horrible acid reflux & GI issues. So now taking that oral pill vaginally.. all GI issues disappeared in 2 days. But I see you are not a fan of vaginal P, what would you suggest for those that can not take P orally? Thank you
@nailem10s91 did you take Prometrium brand progesterone pills? If so, is that the only option for progesterone pills? I have to start soon. Thanks!
That is what I’m taking. But definitely try it, many woman don’t have the GI issues as I did.. we are all different. I take that same oral pill vaginally now, it’s not FDA approved in the US to take that way but in Europe it is! They are way ahead of us when it comes to meds and menopause 😊
What if you still had one ovary left? My Gynecologist never put me on Hormones when I had a hysterectomy at 35 years old with one ovary left. Thank you.🙏
@heathergasol569 Most women with 1 ovary will be able to make enough estradiol and progesterone to get through until that ovary fails at menopause, which it eventually will. If you're having symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, weight gain, etc., then it might be time to have your estradiol level tested to see where you are.
I had a total hysterectomy because of ovarian cancer, 3 years post-menopause. My cancer is 1A early stage, and is not currently active. Can I ever be a good candidate for HRT? None of my doctors had ever offered it to me, they all basically said the risks outweighed the benefits. I had wondered about this, as I have read the studies and the absolute risks appear low
I had a total hysterectomy almost 18 years ago stage 1 too. Never had any HRT. This makes me scared! I’m now 52 and want to talk to my obgyn oncologist.
The benefits outweigh the risks! Risks of Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis, heart disease, arthritis, poor eye health. Estrogen is a POSITIVE to our immune system. The vast majority of women who get breast cancer are menopausal-meaning estradiol did not give it to them. Blessings!
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I desperately need help in finding someone near me who will help with balancing my hormones. I’m a 61 yo woman, had full hysterectomy at age 36. Before that I had a half thyroidectomy. My dr does prescribe estrogen but this is not his specialization. He is saying that unless I have a mammogram yearly he will no longer prescribe hormones. I don’t mind having one every 2nd or third year but do not wish to do this yearly unless I am having a problem. Alzheimers is extremely prominent in my family so hormones are necessary. Years ago a dr I went to took me off all hormones and had some extreme effects mentally. (Memory loss, not in control of my thoughts, zero attention span, could not focus enough to read more than 4-5 words then I’d have to re-read them and still couldn’t remember what I read, I could not focus on driving). I was a teacher and a single mother so I knew something had to be done. I was unable to function normally. I was able to get back on hormones (was only off of them two months, but what a lasting impression). I was also overweight (and still need some work) but feel like hormones/thyroid are still keeping me from losing the last 30 pounds. A year ago I changed my journey. I began walking 4 miles a day, strictly following a keto plan, fasting 18 hours a day and lost 35 pounds. Before and during this lifestyle change I’ve lost about half my hair, it stopped growing, finger and toe nails grow extremely slowly, eyelashes breaking off, hair brittle, lost outedges of eyebrows, fingernail beds have become flat psoriasis has moved from my hands up onto my head,etc etc. If there are any drs. anywhere close (within 2 hours) to me who are truly dedicated to helping, I would greatly appreciate the help. Thank you!
I live in Southeast Texas, 1 1/2 hours from Houston.
@kristycleveland8267 What a story. You’ve definitely seen the consequences of uninformed doctors making your life miserable with bad hormone advice. The best way to find a hormone specialist is through my referral form here:
simplehormones.com/referral
I still have my ovaries
If you have had a hysterectomy you would still have your ovaries.
@wendyblaauw2578 There are a few different options for hysterectomy. One is a partial hysterectomy that leaves the ovaries intact and removes only the uterus. The second is a complete or total hysterectomy that takes out both ovaries and uterus.
@@SimpleHormones ah. The incorrect use of medical terms for the benefit of lay people is one of my petpeeves.