Weight gain

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sarah2565
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by sarah2565 on Thu Mar 23, 2017 4:49 pm

Weight gain

I had a hysterectomy 5 months ago, and still have my
Ovaries.
I am going through the menopause and have
Experienced weight gain.
I feel very tired .
What can I do ????

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Mr. Hugh Byrne, MRCOG
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by Mr. Hugh Byrne, MRCOG on Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:46 pm

Re: Weight gain

Your symptoms may be due to lack of estrogen. You could try estrogen replacement - a patch might work, or another option is livial, a slightly different type of HRT....
Mr Hugh Byrne
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
St Georges Hospital

http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/online_clinics/experts/mr_hugh_byrne.php

sarah2565
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by sarah2565 on Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:49 pm

Re: Weight gain

Thank you Doctor,
I'm visiting my GP .

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