Skip to main content
All CollectionsPMDD, Surgery & Surgical MenopauseHRT in surgical menopause
When should I start progestogen therapy? When should I stop taking it?
When should I start progestogen therapy? When should I stop taking it?

Keywords: Add-back. Progesterone.

IAPMD avatar
Written by IAPMD
Updated over 3 years ago

If you are in surgical menopause and you still have a uterus (i.e. you did not have a hysterectomy as well as ovary removal), then you should take progestogen therapy as long as you are taking estrogen therapy, since it is important for protecting you against endometrial cancer.
โ€‹

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.

Did this answer your question?