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Phantom period pain

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Fairy28
Fairy28

Morning ladies - 18 months after oophorectomy and hysterectomy over 20 years ago so nothing left, does anyone else get the old familiar period type dragging sensations almost like a period might start ? I'm not on HRT for various reasons. Anyone else so I don't feel so alone in this? Thanks xx

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  • carole28488
    carole28488 Fairy28

    Posted

    Hi, Phantom:  I had a complete oophorectomy in 2001, and yes, indeed, each month, which would have been period time, I get very tired, cranky, and retain fluids...Might as well still have all my parts...lol....I take Vivelle Dots, an estrogen that is just like the body's natural estrogen, and it helps a lot...you are not alone...hugs.
    • Fairy28
      Fairy28 carole28488

      Posted

      Hi Carole, horrible isn't it and I agree it feels like organs are still there sometimes - wish I could take something hormone wise but get awful migraines so have been told a big NO ! so have to put up with it, bit depressing actually x
  • sheryl37154
    sheryl37154 Fairy28

    Posted

    A vaginal prolapse, perhaps?  Pre existing abdominal endometriosis?
    • Fairy28
      Fairy28 sheryl37154

      Posted

      Hi Sheryl - thanks for reply, not sure really as had last ultrasound and transvaginal scan in February before being discharged from hospital and nothing was said apart from all is good inside, - would they have seen endometriosis on scans ? X
    • sheryl37154
      sheryl37154 Fairy28

      Posted

      No, I think they are only visible via laparoscopy or unless you have a mass on the organs that the transvaginal scan looks at.  But the surgeon would have seen that and removed it during surgery.  Also if you had endo in your ovaries, he would have seen it and should have suspected it be elsewhere.  But if you know or suspect you had endo beforehand, it is a possibility.  A vaginal prolapse can give the same dragging, heavy feeling, and although it seems to be too soon after your surgery, a gyne examination could confirm that something is giving way.  Actually the transvag scan should have seen it anyway.

      Also, adhesions as a result of the surgery are a possibility.  Not visible via a scan either.  I still have adhesion pain 25 years after surgery, and although there are lots of reports about successful lazer removal via laporascopy, my gyne and gps through the years say otherwise (also some personal reports are negative).  As I have too many other health issues to deal with, it has not made the top of the list for priority action, on my part anyway.

      Probably none of the above, but issues to keep in mind anyway should something become substantial.  Good luck.

    • Fairy28
      Fairy28 sheryl37154

      Posted

      Dear Sheryl, thank you for reply - very interesting and a few things there for me to consider and I appreciate your knowledge on this. I'm so sorry you are still suffering so many years after surgery , that's difficult to deal with. Seems to be so many women with ongoing problems after this type of surgery, very complicated. Thank you once again and take care of yourself x
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