Est Estrgn Methtest .625/1.25 Mg (Page 2)
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I am a 42 yr old woman and had a complete hysterectomy in October 2008. Within 1 year of my surgery, I began experiencing extreme hair loss. This November, my doctor prescribed EST ESTRN METHTEST .625/1.25 mg (in addition to the ESTRADIOL .5mg that I was already taking) to help reduce the hair loss. I was wondering if this medication is used for this purpose (as well as it's other benefits)? My mother is a breast cancer survivor (2009) & I am concerned about increasing my chances, by taking all these medications. Is it safe, or should I just accept my balding?

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I have been on this medication for a few years. The possibility of uterine or ovarian cancer isn't a real concern because I had a complete and total hysterectomy about 20 years ago. After that I gained weight, was tired and had no libido, among other more minor problems. This medication has changed my life. Now I have a pretty normal amount of energy, my libido returned and I was able to lose weight, although not as much as I would like . . . yet. Whether the weight loss is due to the medication or the fact that I am less tired and a little more active, I don't know. But I am a different person with it. I still use Estrace Cream for vaginal dryness which, together with the "Estratest" has me just at the right place.

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I had a complete hysterectomy. My new doctor put me on estrgn methtest 0.625-1.25. My mood-sex-was great--Now another doctor took me off this medication. He told all the risk of this medicine. I have bad moods-no sex drive. Do they have something new? Thanks

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I am also concerned about weight gain with this drug. I have no sex drive and hoping this will help me also. Wondering the same how long it will take to notice a change. I have had a hysterectomy and concerned about the cancer aspect too.

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I wanna know how long it will take for the pills to work am only 31 and have hot flashes and sex drive is very low. I never be in the mood for it . Do these pills make u gain weight cause that one thing i don't won't.

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This medication is a combination of Esterified Estrogens and Methyltestosterone, they are used for hormone replacement, to help with the symptoms of menopause or a deficiency in these hormones.

Thus, yes, if the hair loss if caused by a lack in these hormones, they may help with it.

As with any medication, there are always some risks involved, but rather than breast cancer, this combination usually increases the risks of endometrial and ovarian cancers. You should really discuss the risks with your doctor, so you can properly evaluate them against the benefits of the medication and decide if it's right for you.

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