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Author Topic: Hysterectomy and HRT use before and after  (Read 972 times)

3isenough

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Hysterectomy and HRT use before and after
« on: September 30, 2020, 01:20:31 PM »
Woah someone elsewhere has just scared the bejesus out of me by saying they had to stop HRT for a month before and after their hysterectomy. First I have ever heard this and I’m hoping to book a hysterectomy at my next appointment with gynae on the 6th October.. I’ve been taking HRT for almost 12 months and I’m not keen on stopping it ...
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Taz2

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Re: Hysterectomy and HRT use before and after
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2020, 03:28:24 PM »
Most consultants wasn't HRT stopped before any major surgery to reduce the risk of blood clots. I had to do this before my hysterectomy and advised to wait a month after before restarting. I think it's mentioned in the patient information leaflet.

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3isenough

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Re: Hysterectomy and HRT use before and after
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2020, 03:36:41 PM »
Eeek... I’m not keen on that, I’m low risk for dvt otherwise and just had a laparoscopy with no mention of stopping ... I guess it will come up if it needs to. Can’t imagine how I would feel stopping it now AND having a major op  :'( :'( :'(
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