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Do you routinely discuss HRT with patients that have undergone surgical menopause due to treatment of cervical cancer?

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Do you routinely discuss HRT with patients that have undergone surgical menopause due to treatment of cervical cancer?

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Gynecologic Oncology · Rutgers RWJ Medical School
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Yes, I routinely discuss it with premenopausal patients and it is an important part of their care. If they will be having chemoradiation for a locally advanced cancer, I will discuss pros/cons of ovarian transposition. With adenocarcinomas, some patients do opt for oophorectomy if a radical hysterectomy is to be done, although the data shows a low risk of recurrence. It is my belief that an optimal strategy for caring for these patients may involve partnering with a general gynecologist dedicate...

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