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The Benefits of Progesterone After a Hysterectomy

Does a Woman Need Progesterone After a Hysterectomy?   Progesterone, like estrogen, is one of the hormones we typically consider a “female” hormone. There are several factors that will influence what hormones you might need to be replaced after a hysterectomy.   What is progesterone?   Let’s begin with a brief overview of what progesterone is. Progesterone is the hormone that prepares the lining of the uterus to support a fertilized egg. When progesterone levels rise during pregnancy, ovulation stops. If a woman doesn’t become pregnant, progesterone levels fall and this triggers menstruation or a period....