Menopausal, post endometrioma excision surgery

I am 55 years old, suffering from menopause symptoms (hot flashes, heart palpitations, night sweats, insomnia, low libido, mental fog…all of it) and was previously (prior to endometrioma) on bHRT via pellets (estrogen/testosterone).  A rectal bulge, which was determined later after MRI to be a pelvic mass, was found during routine colonoscopy and I had surgery to remove it and pathology revealed it was an endometrioma.  I am not currently on any HRT and was wondering if I could take low dose of Estradiol 0.5 mg oral along with estriol/testosterone vaginal cream to help with the vaginal discomfort during sex.  I am afraid the doctor did not get all of the endometriosis lesions and taking HRT will cause a recurrence.  I have had a hysterectomy (BSO) in 2018.  If HRT is not the answer, please advise.  Thanks for your help.

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Anonymous

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I have been searching for an Endo expert near me. I checked the iCare site and none listed. I’m in Orlando, FL, are you nearby? I would even be willing to travel for expert advice. I am a bit miserable and definitely feel it would be worth it. Thanks again for your time.

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