Ep. 649 Hormone Therapy After Hysterectomy |Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone Health

Welcome to this week’s Midlife Minute!

Today, I examine partial and full hysterectomies and what we know about their potential long-term effects, clarifying what the research tells us about bone, brain, and cardiovascular health, and what women should discuss with their healthcare providers before and after surgery.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

How a partial hysterectomy differs from a full hysterectomy, and the abrupt estrogen changes ovarian removal can produce 

Why having a hysterectomy before ages 40-45 can have a greater impact than having surgery closer to natural menopausal age.

How a hysterectomy can impact women’s bone health

What the research reveals about the connection between surgical menopause at a younger age, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer’s pathology

How a hysterectomy can affect women’s cardiovascular health

Why starting HRT early after an early-age hysterectomy could be important for your long-term health

Why younger women who experience surgical menopause may require higher estradiol doses than the standard menopausal regimens

The importance of advocating for yourself, understanding your personal risk, and talking with your clinician about estrogen and other hormone therapy before undergoing surgery

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