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HRT before hysterectomy

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angie16268
angie16268

Hi, As some of you may know I'm waiting for a total hysterectomy, although I haven't received a date yet. I have mentioned before that I am perimenaausal and I'm having hot flushes and terrible night sweats. As soon as I go to bed my body just seems to heat up. Last night I couldn't sleep much and felt as if it was one of those hot summers nights where you're constantly hot and just can't sleep because of it.

My questions are, if I started HRT now, then had my hysterectomy including removal of my ovaries, would my body be even more confused and my symptoms be even worse? Has anyone else been on HRT before having a total hysterectomy?

Angie. X

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  • caroline_19506
    caroline_19506 angie16268

    Posted

    Yes I have as was menopausal before hysterectomy but I wasn't taking them just b op but now take it again but on a gel b I was on tablets you have to take different ones when you have everything removed
  • froggy28
    froggy28 angie16268

    Posted

    Depending on how far away the op is it could help plus you'd know what suited you but I think you have to come off of it leading up to op anyway. I'm sure I read that on my hrt leaflets. I've not got kne to look at right now. Ask your consultant as they'll know best if doing op. Good luck with the procedure.
    • angie16268
      angie16268 froggy28

      Posted

      Thanks for replying. So if I need to come off before the op and then go back on I can't help but think I'll be mucking my body around too much. If it gets any worse I think I will make an appointment to see my GP, as I know I won't be able to get one with my consultant, and talk not over with her. It would be good to hear from any other ladies who have been in a similar situation though.

      I haven't a clue when the op will be. Had my pre op assessment on 12th Jan and as far as I'm aware they only last for 3 months, so I'm hoping it won't be too long.

      Angie x

    • caroline_19506
      caroline_19506 angie16268

      Posted

      You have to ask the doctor you have to take it without estrogen when you had it I think
  • ann_marie_61947
    ann_marie_61947 angie16268

    Posted

    Hi Angie, I can see where your coming from my op was 8 weeks ago now, I'm still not on hrt, I'm doing ok it's inly the night sweats that can be occasionally bothersome. I have drastically changed my diet before my op though and lost alot of weight I'm still on a healthy eating plan now and also cut out my caffeine which seems to have helped loads.

    Take care x

    • angie16268
      angie16268 ann_marie_61947

      Posted

      Hi Ann.

      Good to hear from you and that feeling good aswell.☺

      I do eat healthily too. Think we're doing the same diet if I remember right. But the caffeine is interesting - thanks. I drink coffee and on average have around 5 or 6 cups a day, but, because of the diet I do drink quite alot of diet coke. So maybe I need to switch to the decaff one and maybe not have a coffee before I go to bed.

      8 weeks! That's gone quickly, although maybe not for you. Have you gone back to work yet? X

    • ann_marie_61947
      ann_marie_61947 angie16268

      Posted

      Yeh try cutting out the the caffeine plus I don't have any hot drinks before bed, let me know how you get on Hun.

      I'm not back at work yet Hun I'm going back after Easter holls I have a very heavy job in a special needs school xx

    • angie16268
      angie16268 ann_marie_61947

      Posted

      Thanks Ann, will try this and yeah I will let you know how it goes.

      Can understand you not going back just yet. Just be careful when you do. Xx

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