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Surgical menopause may affect women who have
had a hysterectomy
What is a hysterectomy? | After a hysterectomy | What is menopause?

The ovaries produce hormones (estrogen and progesterone) essential to the regulation of the menstrual cycle. When the production of these hormones is suddenly interrupted due to a hysterectomy, the symptoms of menopause may begin. This is called surgical menopause.

At the time of a hysterectomy, every effort is made to leave the ovaries intact to avoid a sudden absence of hormones. But, in many circumstances, the removal of the ovaries is unavoidable.
 

Many times after a hysterectomy, the abrupt disruption in the production of hormones will cause menopause symptoms that are more severe, more frequent, and that last longer compared with symptoms caused by natural menopause. These severe symptoms are due to the immediate end in the supply of hormones. Hormone production in women experiencing natural menopause gradually slows until it eventually stops.

 What is surgical menopause?
This is the term used to refer to the symptoms of menopause a woman experiences after the ovaries are removed during a hysterectomy. These symptoms are triggered by the body's sudden inability to make certain hormones due to the removal of the ovaries.

Helping women who experience surgical menopause
Symptoms of surgical menopause can range from losing sleep due to night sweats to vaginal itching and dryness, or can mean constantly stopping daily activities until your hot flashes go away.

While it may feel like you’re the only one who’s ever experienced these life interruptions, you’re not alone. Surgical menopause happens to more women than you might think, and your doctor can help you adjust.

Can surgical menopause symptoms be treated?
Yes. Many women experiencing surgical menopause symptoms have found relief using estrogen replacement therapies like EstroGel. EstroGel is an FDA-approved, bio-identical estrogen replacement therapy that keeps your active lifestyle in mind.1,2  Ask your doctor about which treatment makes the most sense for you and when you might begin to experience relief from the symptoms of menopause.
 
 

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).

REFERENCES: 1. Boothby LA, Doering PL, Kipersztok S. Bioidentical hormone therapy: a review. Menopause. 2004;11:356-367. 2. EstroGel 0.06% [package insert]. Herndon, VA: ASCEND Therapeutics, Inc; 2007.

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