Question: what are the side effects of not taking hormones after a hysterectomy?
Answer: Without estrogen, you are at risk for weak bones later in life, which can lead to osteoporosis. ET lowers your risk by slowing bone thinning and increasing bone thickness. If you are in your 20s, 30s, or 40s, you may want to use ET to avoid early menopause after oophorectomy.