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What is a natural hormone replacement after hysterectomy?
When your ovaries are removed (oophorectomy) during a hysterectomy, your estrogen levels drop. Estrogen therapy (ET) replaces some or all of the estrogen that your ovaries would be making until menopause. Without estrogen, you are at risk for weak bones later in life, which can lead to osteoporosis.
Is there a natural way to replace estrogen?
The most widely cited natural remedy is soy, which is very high in phytoestrogens, or plant estrogens. Other sources are red clover and flaxseed, both of which are available as supplements.
What is a natural remedy for hormone replacement?
Traditional natural hormone replacement therapies
- phytoestrogens, which are dietary estrogens found in legumes, seeds, and whole grains.
- folate (vitamin B-9 or folic acid)
- St. John’s wort.
- black cohosh.
- licorice root.
- valerian root.
- red clover.
- evening primrose oil.
What can I take instead of HRT tablets?
Alternatives to HRT – Conventional Therapies
- Alternatives to HRT – Complementary Therapies. Many women are attracted to complementary therapies, often in the belief that it is safer, without risks and without side-effects.
- Phyto-oestrogens.
- Don Quai.
- Evening Primrose Oil.
- Yoga and Acupuncture.
What can I take besides estrogen?
Herbal supplements
- Black cohosh. Black cohosh is a flowering plant that may work to balance hormones.
- St. John’s wort.
- Dong quai.
- Chaste tree.
- Maca.
- Red clover.
- Sage. Some research suggests that taking a daily tablet of fresh sage can help minimize hot flashes and improve other menopause symptoms.
- Milk thistle.
Is there a herbal HRT?
Several products are sold in health shops for treating menopausal symptoms, including herbal remedies such as evening primrose oil, black cohosh, angelica, ginseng and St John’s wort.
How to balance your hormones after a hysterectomy?
Early menopause. Menopause happens when the ovaries stop producing enough hormones to continue menstruation (the monthly cycle in which the body prepares for pregnancy ).
Should you take estrogen after your hysterectomy?
bone loss
Should I take HRT after a hysterectomy?
Your menopausal symptoms aren’t bothering you,or other treatments work fine. Some women don’t have very severe symptoms after surgical menopause and don’t want or need treatment.
Why is hormone replacement therapy needed after hysterectomy?
When your ovaries are removed (oophorectomy) during a hysterectomy, your estrogen levels drop. Estrogen therapy (ET) replaces some or all of the estrogen that your ovaries would be making until menopause. Without estrogen, you are at risk for weak bones later in life, which can lead to osteoporosis.