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What happens after a hysterectomy?
 Surgical menopause | What is a hysterectomy?

The type of surgical procedure determines what will happen after a woman has a hysterectomy. When the uterus and fallopian tubes are removed, a woman will no longer experience a menstrual cycle, and she will no longer be able to become pregnant. With the removal of the ovaries, the symptoms of menopause can often begin within 1 week.

Symptoms of menopause
Different women experience different symptoms and varying levels of discomfort. Some of the most common symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, night sweats, sleeping problems, fatigue, vaginal dryness, loss of sexual desire, irregular periods, bladder problems, and mood swings.

Symptoms of surgical menopause generally occur within a few days of surgery and are often more frequent, more severe, and longer in duration than symptoms experienced with natural menopause.

Not all hysterectomies trigger surgical menopause
A woman who has had a hysterectomy without the removal of the ovaries may not experience surgical menopause—sudden onset of menopause symptoms. While her menstrual cycle will stop, and she will no longer be able to become pregnant, she could still experience normal ovarian function until the beginning of natural menopause.

Hormone therapy may help
Hormone therapy provides relief to women experiencing natural menopause and may also provide relief of short- and long-term menopause symptoms caused by the surgical removal of 1 or both ovaries.

Talk to your doctor about surgical menopause and how to best manage the symptoms. Most symptoms can be managed effectively with estrogen replacement therapies like EstroGel.

 
 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

EstroGel is indicated in the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause and in the treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy associated with menopause. When prescribing solely for the treatment of symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, topical vaginal products should be considered.

Estrogens increase the chances of getting cancer of the uterus (womb). Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away while you are using EstroGel. Vaginal bleeding after menopause may be a warning sign of cancer of the uterus (womb). Your healthcare provider should check any unusual vaginal bleeding to find the cause.

Do not use estrogens with or without progestins to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, or strokes. Using estrogens with or without progestins may increase your chances of getting heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, and blood clots.

Do not use estrogens with or without progestins to prevent dementia. Using estrogens with or without progestins may increase your risk of dementia.

EstroGel should not be used if you have unusual vaginal bleeding, currently have or have had certain cancers, had a stroke or heart attack in the past year, currently have or have had blood clots, currently have or have had liver problems, are allergic to EstroGel or any of its ingredients, think you may be pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding.

The most commonly reported adverse events of estrogens include headache, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, stomach/abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea and vomiting, and hair loss.

You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly about whether you still need treatment with EstroGel.

Please see full patient information (PDF).

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