Hysterectomy Support Group

A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, usually done by a gynecologist. Hysterectomy may be total (removing the body and cervix of the uterus) or partial (also called supra-cervical). Although there are conservative alternatives, hysterectomy is performed for uterine fibroids, pelvic pain, pelvic relaxation, heavy or abnormal menstrual bleeding, and cancer.

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jazzmynn 10/07/2011

I went to the dr today and she ordered these tests:
EZ Total T, SHBG, TSH, Free T1 and prolactin.

I am on vivelle dot .05 and had a total hysterectomy.

Thanks

fighting4change 10/08/2011

I think you probably mean E2 (estradiol) and not EZ. Not sure about Free T1 - maybe you mean Free T (free testosterone). SHBG is Sex Hormone Binding Globulin which indicates how much of your hormones are "bound up" and not free for the body to utilize.

I've had all of them except prolactin. The problem with hormone levels is that its very much individual as to what levels you need to feel good. And a level that may be good for some of your symptoms (e.g., hot flashes, night sweats, sleep) may not be enough for your brain (mood and cognition) or your vagina. This is one of the fallacies of hormone "replacement." Our intact bodies did a pretty good job of giving each part the amount of hormones it needed at any particular moment!

How long have you been on HRT and how much tweaking have you had to do?

verynewgow 10/20/2011

Hi Jazzmynn,

This was an interesting question you posed. You've got me curious about why you asked. Are you still there?

If you're still around maybe you can update us all.

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