I had my second ovary removed in my early 40's, resulting in...

04.23.2021

Arizona Phoenix

“I had my second ovary removed in my early 40's, resulting in...”

I had my second ovary removed in my early 40's, resulting in a 50+ weight gain, mood swings, mental cloudiness and total lack of sex drive. My medical doctor prescribed an estrogen patch that only increased the symptoms. I met with doctor after doctor that ran blood panels for hormone levels. Each told me the same thing, They said it was just age. I am not a medical doctor, but I do, however, understand anatomy and where hormones are manufactured within the body. My last attempt to finally feel better was finding a doctor that did BHRT. The difference was almost immediate. Within three months, my weight started to decrease, my mood swings balanced, I began to think clearly and I finally started to feel something for my husband again. I have energy to enjoy my grandchildren and friends. I feel like exercising, resulting in better muscle tone, lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and keeping me off other medicines. I look and feel like a different person. As a side note, due to my nut allergies, I cannot take pharmaceutical hormones. Please keep reasonably priced BHRT available. It works with our bodies and I would like to continue to make good choices for my health.

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