I had a total hysterectomy last november. Total meaning, cervix,uterus, tubes and ovaries. Immediately after the surgery, the doctor put a patch on me (which was estrogen). I noticed that my hair started falling out. Lots of hair!! Thank god I have alot to begin with... Anyway... After about 5 months and losing more than half of my hair (it's long)... I called him and said that something needed to change. He changed my patch to a small green hormone pill with both estrogen and progesterone. The hair has stopped falling out and I feel pretty good. Note - for the 1 week that we decided to do nothing (between patch and green pill)... The hot flashes and night sweats were unbearable!! Not only for me, but for my husband too - he had to endure my tossing, turning, moaning and screaming every night!!!!
Anyway... To my original question. Does anyone know why my doctor schedules me for an annual pap smear???? If there is no cervix - no uterus.... What is he going to swab? If are no parts whatsoever...What's the big deal about hormone replacement therapy?? If the scare is that you'll increase your chance of uterine cancer- I don't have one??? Anyone???