I still have my uterus. What can I show my doctor to educate them about the importance of progestogen therapy in surgical menopause?

You will only need progestogen therapy if you still have your uterus/cervix post-op (and also in chemical menopause or with pre-op estrogen-therapy). We recommend sharing any of the following resources with your doctor:

The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) Committee Opinion on Hormone Therapy in Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (Specifies Recommended Hormone Dosages)

The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) Committee Opinion on Primary Ovarian Insufficiency in Adolescents and Young Women

The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Hormone Therapy Position Statement

The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) Guideline on the Management of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency

More reading: www.iapmd.org/hrt

Visit www.iapmd.org/surgery for lots of evidence-based information and resources for those considering, going through or recovering from surgery for PMDD/PME.