Total hysterectomy

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If you have everything removed do you go through the menopause quicker than someone who goes through it naturally?

surely if there's nothing inside you it will be quicker 

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    Hi Karen, 

    Yes you do. I had a hytorectomy and you go through it much faster, the symptoms are more intense, but it does not last as long. There is a term for it. Its called rapid menopause or something like that. 

    • Posted

      That's great to hear, I am 2 weeks post op and having hot flushes. How long would you say your symptoms lasted I am 44 and not taking any HRT

      thank you for replying 

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      Of course! I hope the surgery goes well. My symptoms last for probably a month. Everyone is different though. I tried to stay off HRT. but I am only and was 22 when I had the surgery. So my body freaked out entirely and now I still have issues trying to control my hormones. It the symptoms do not subside I would suggest speaking with your doctor about HRT. I couldn't function with it. But the hot flashes and mood swings did get better after a month. Maybe a month and a half.

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