Hysterectomy and hrt
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You really should have a follow up after your hysterectomy. Did they take out the ovaries? Are you on any HRT ?
What type of surgery did you have for the hysterectomy? I had one done. I was only out a week from work. I was put on HRT the day after surgery. I had 2 follow ups after surgery.
You do want to make sure they do test your thyroid.
I also had a hysterectomy and did not start HRT until around 6 weeks post-op even though I was not having many symptoms (the main one being inability to sleep). However, the HRT was not adequate for me because I ended up being "slammed" with symptoms (with hot flashes being the least of them).
Fibroids and polyps are almost always benign (~99%) so hysterectomy would be overkill. And hysterectomy causes lifelong harm. I call it the surgery that keeps on giving... problem after problem... even if the ovaries are "preserved."
Intercourse or pelvic exams can cause polyps to bleed. And if they aren't removed at the base, they can recur and cause heavy bleeding.
What were the reasons for the D&C's - as part of the polyp removal or was your lining too thick?
I am 5 weeks post op after hysterectomy but after suffering a few night sweats, my doctor gave me Premarin oral HRT. It is 5 days now and although the night sweats have eased, my acne has become worse. My doctor said that this eostrogen alone hrt may help the acne, do I need to give it chance? Is it normal to get worse before better?
The reason you need HRT after a hysterectomy is to avoid long term issues such as osteoporosis (sp), cardiac design, thinning skin, eye degeneration, and brain function declination. There are some that believe that by keeping your hormones balanced you may also avoid certain types of cancer. I recommend visitinga site called hystersisters that has a WHOLE lot of info on HRT.
The fact that he is removing you suddenly instead of gradually is bad practice. I would go to a different Dr.
after my hysterectomy 2 years ago i have hot flashes and night sweats it is severe i have tried everthing at the wal mart pharmacy over the counter nothing is working im going crazy pls help me on wat to do
if you would like to chat more about the endo/hrt/complete hysterectomy...feel free to pm me...click on my name and send me a message...it's been a long journey with lots of bumps in the road but I am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel after 25 years of pain, dysfunction...so if you would like to share experiences...I will gladly share mine in hopes of helping you feel your best!
What would make me bleed after hysterectomy 9 years later I have my left ovarie only its only when having sex?
The HRT(Hormone Replacement Therapy) is pretty rough. Trying to find the right meds and dealing with the risks of HRT can be challenging. All and all, if I could go back in time I think I would have refused the hysterectomy but of course I'm saying that now because I haven't experienced the serious pain as much. I say "as much" because there are still times when I have pain because apparently the endo.
just had a total hysterectomy and not takin my horome pills.. what will happen to me.
It has been found to increase the risk for BC, which is why so many women went off their long-term HRT use a few years back, and why doctors now recommend that HRT (esp. combined HRT) be used at the lowest dose possible for the shortest time possible. (Didn't your doctor advise you to go off the hormones after the atypicla ductal cells were found?)
Bisphosphonates (Fosamax, Reclast, etc.): no.
If you have endometreosis and ovarian cysts and opt to have a hysterectomy, DO NOT go on HRT. You should be made aware that unless your doctor was lucky enough to get out all of the endometriosis ( which he isn't), you will still have the disease. I had that problem myself and had a hysterectomy done and went immediately on HRT's not knowing at the time that HRT's feed endometriosis just like the ovaries did. The result was a second surgery 5 yrs.
hi there, I'm so sorry that you're going through this. I would strongly suggest to go for a 2nd and even 3rd opionion. I had a total radical hysterectomy in my early 20's (I'm now in my 50's) and HRT introduced new problems. I would try to keep the one ovary.
I am 56, and had a hysterectomy when I was 39. I took HRT for 7 years also, I am still having awful hot flashes. Sometimes I can have 4--5 at night, and probably 3/4 in the day. The daytime ones are not as bad. I get a horrible anxious feeling with them as well at times. I am also wondering when this will all end. I have been to my doctor and had loads of test, according to him I am still in peri menopause.!! Lack of good sleep and feeling so awful is really affecting my quality of life.
Sue,
I haven't been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, but am quite certain I suffer from it. I have been diagnosed with Hashimotos auto-immune diseasewhich is attacking my thryoid. I will venture to say YES that hormonal supplements DO affect the very interconnected endocrine system. Our bodies are a whole system, not a bunch of non-related parts. I was given a prescription for Levoxyl the first month I took medication. For me, it was an AWFUL experience!
These hormones protect us from a number of health problems such as heart disease, mood disorders, memory and cognition problems to name a few. I also had a hysterectomy (not for endo) and it turned my life upside down. I personally cannot imagine trying to stop taking estrogen. I wonder if I should also use testosterone since post-menopausal ovaries produce mostly testosterone, some of which can be converted into estrogen.
I hope this helps.
I am also 46 and tried to go without HRT after my hysterectomy in Jan. because of family history. It was very difficult and I am now on an estrogen patch. I feel much, much better. I really feel for your mom and hope she tries some of the options available to her.
I had a total hysterectomy at 29. I took hrt for about a year and stopped. I was having you take shots every 2 weeks to get my levels to what they were before. That's been 18 years ago and the horrible clinical insomnia (by far the worst symptom) is out of control and has been for years. I can't take much more. I've been on every drug there is to combat this and NOTHING works. My health is deteriorating. I think hrt is my only option. But.. I'm 47 and I smoke.
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