Hormones going crazy
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I'll start with a little backstory. In 2009, I had a total hysterectomy at the age of 31. Enter the new world of surgical menopause. I wasnt on HRT. Fast forward to 2019. Somewhere in this year my hormone levels which were already so low or non existant went crazy and stopped completely. Over time, I became a person I didnt know. I no longer had any emotion about anything, I had zero sex drive, I was moody and every little thing set me off, I was so tired and sick all the time. I had no excitement about anything in life. Now mind you, I'm a pretty happy go lucky person. I try to enjoy life as much as possible and dont sweat the small stuff. So I changed which seemed like overnight to me, but was really over a period of time. My relationship suffered horribly. We weren't talking, i just sat there like a bump on a log, emotionless and cold. Didn't care if my significant other was there or not, didnt care if the furkids were there or not, didnt care if I was there or not. Almost a depression type state. I got to researching after numerous arguments with my boyfriend over how I've changed. I did some research and it seemed as though my thyroid was acting up or my hormones were way out of balance. So off to the doc I go and she tests the thyroid...a-ok to her surprise. So I start taking estrogen/testosterone. It's now two months into the hrt, I am feeling some better but not myself still. Has anyone else went through this and has hrt helped you or is there some other thing or things I can try to help as well. I really want to be myself again and not feel like a prisoner in my own body and like a crazy lady. I want to desire to have sexual relations with my man again. I want to be able to not feel weird. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated.
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teresa03176 christina1977
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Hi Christina how horrible it all sounds! All I can say is hang in there! It took long time for all this to happen and its goin to take a while to settle! Up to 3 mths for hrt and more! I am 5 weeks in and hav just gone up in my hrt dose as sometimes it need adjusting! Hope this helps x
jaynie08827 christina1977
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my god u just told my story only im not taking anything im afraid too..also im hoping this all will stop as fast as it started..thank u for posting that i dont feel so alone...nor do i when i read all the other women suffering like us..god bless u. hugs
tracyjgordon christina1977
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Hi Christina I am pretty much experiencing everything you've described anxiety depression no sexual feelings completely unengaged and either emotionless or occasionally over emotional I have no hobbies having given up my singing group because I got so anxious. I started menopause 8 years ago at 48 and last period was at 51 so thought things might start getting better by now but no just getting worse. I'm going to see a homeopath today to see if she can help me and I already take black Cohosh for daytime symptoms and clonidine from my doctor at night for the hot flushes as wasn't sleeping. I still work full time my days start at 5.15 am and I get home around 5.15 pm as have an hour travel to work each day. I get very tired and confused and also have odd trembling sensations and get disoriented.
jaynie08827 tracyjgordon
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im right there with u only i gave up everything..i go through these moments whete everything is doom and i just want to scream..its awful...my sexlife is gone my happy too..i try to have a couple glasses of wine only to feel worse after..im praying this goes soon i didnt realize what i was going through until this forum cuz drs just blame it on anxiety..god bless u for hanging in there lots of hugs
christina1977
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I'm so glad I'm not alone and going crazy. No one ever tells you these things can happen to you. Bless you all for your support and for going through this yourselves too. It's very tough and the strain it can put on your daily life is unbelievable. I'm glad I found this forum and people dealing with similar issues. It's helpful to know I'm not alone.