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Hysterectomy .... Hormones only 32

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amy58454
amy58454

I had a hysterectomy 4 months ago I have just turned 32 so they left ovaries since op I am extremely hormonal. Get sypmtoms of a period once a month but hormones are constantly up and down from one extreme to another. Has anyone else experienced this? What about hrt? Any advice would be extremely appreciated as it is effecting my everyday life

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  • deborah_91174
    deborah_91174 amy58454

    Posted

    Hello Amy. sorry to hear your suffering, I haven't had a hysterectomy but I to had severe hormonal upsets .I coped and tried herbal remedies for 4vyrs..but couident cope any more. I went to Dr's upset then discussed mild antidepressant which I refused didn't think wouid work.so I started hrt tablets now on patches I honestly feel amazing..no hot flushing or sweating or crying ..hope this helps take care .x

    • amy58454
      amy58454 deborah_91174

      Posted

      Thanks Deborah..... I have been prescribed anti depressants for a good while as doctor reckoned it was because I was grieving it etc and that I was down due to not really dealing with it and being so young... I had terrible side effects they made me very groggy and I was taking to the bed all of the time I have 2 children and it just wasn't fair. I have been doing counSelling and through an error with doctor and prescription it's been two weeks since I have been on the tablets I feel great apart from hormones so with really thinking about things and help with the counselling I have realised I am not depressed I am trying to learn how to deal with such a big thing so young but it's actually my hormones that are the root of the problems.. The mood swings drastic ones the tears and anger the anxiety because I'm afraid of what mood is next and if I'm gonna shout or cry at my kids. The flushes, the crap food cravings. All these symptoms aren't solved by antidepressants and I know my body they weren't helping. I have made an appointment it's not untill Wednesday but hopefully doctor listens and I can get somewhere

    • deborah_91174
      deborah_91174 amy58454

      Posted

      crikey Amy you sure have been through it my love..good luck for your next visit make sure they listen .it's not much fun being a woman but as for your mood swings im sympathetic I know I was awful to live with, but yet I had no controlled over my moods. take care and let me know how you get on.x

    • amy58454
      amy58454 deborah_91174

      Posted

      Thanks very much huni xx I'm very blessed to have my beatific children and if I can get these moods sorted I can go back to enjoying life again it's surely been along while since I have xx

  • colleen90305
    colleen90305 amy58454

    Posted

    Amy, did your doc offer you hrt after your hysterectomy? I just finished 12 days,of hrt and no real help but hard sleep.
    • amy58454
      amy58454 colleen90305

      Posted

      No the specialist never did he just done my follow up explained about what they found when they went in etc and. That he left ovaries. I went to my own doc at first to explain how I was feeling and he prescribed me depression tablets
  • pat11500
    pat11500 amy58454

    Posted

    Hi Amy, HRT does have a stabiising affect on your hormones. Hormones are such powerful things an can be a real pain! I have been taking HRT for 13 years and I know how I felt when my GP said he wanted me to stop (which I did) I felt awful, so I started taking them again. You can only try them and if one brand doesn't suit you then you can always change to another brand. Keep us posted. It's by sharing experiences like this that we learn and get our lives back smile 

    • deborah_91174
      deborah_91174 pat11500

      Posted

      This is so true pat .I had tablets bp high so now trying patches. been a tough time but we will get there ladies x
    • amy58454
      amy58454 pat11500

      Posted

      Thanks a mill I will try anything if it makes me feel somewhat normal again!! I tell ya it's a mans world ha we will get there I'm just nervous about going to the docs and trying to explain how I feel. Roll on Wednesday

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