ask: Michelle, what type of gel were you given by the doctor and what was it for?

Hi slw9108,
It was EstroGel and its E2 estrodiol and it was prescribed by my doctor for me because my estrogen level was low. I was in menopause. Hysterectal menopause because I had a complete hysterectomy including ovaries and cervix. If you think you may need something, here's a link to Dr. Vliet's, Hormone Questionnaire http://www.herplace.com/hormone-info/questionnaires.htm review it and talk with your doctor about your systems. We have lots on information on this topic, I've listed a few articles below and could even send you a book that I found to be most helpful to me.

http://www.empowher.com/reproductive-system/content/female-hormones-how-...

http://www.empowher.com/menopause/content/womens-hormones-101

http://www.empowher.com/media/reference/estradiol

Best in health,
Michelle

Hi slw9108

Thanks for your question and welcome!

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~Susan