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Dr. Christine Vaccaro, a double board certified urogynecologist, provides crucial insights about the often-overlooked challenges of surgical menopause and comprehensive hormone replacement therapy. She explains why the abrupt hormonal changes after ovary removal create a "rude awakening" for the body, unlike the gradual transition of natural menopause.

• The difference between natural menopause and surgical menopause (removing ovaries)
• Why all three hormones matter: estrogen, progesterone and testosterone
• The specific roles each hormone plays in overall health and wellbeing
• How quickly bone loss occurs without hormone replacement
• Why local vaginal hormone treatment is necessary even with systemic hormone therapy
• Options for vaginal hormone treatments including creams, tablets, rings and suppositories
• The importance of addressing pelvic floor muscles after surgery
• Why some women still have pain after hysterectomy
• How mental health support, particularly sex therapy, aids in recovery
• The value of education before surgery to make informed choices

Don't underestimate the impact of surgical menopause. Find doctors who will discuss comprehensive hormone replacement before surgery and create personalized treatment plans to support your quality of life afterward.

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