total hystetectomy and bso hrt

Hi. I had same 12 weeks ago but have been told that it is advised to take hrt as long term side effects of losing estrogen young. I found that there is very little out there on losing ovaries young and hrt as a full replacement rather than a top up to ease symptoms at natural age so it's difficult to know what is for the best. I'd ask Dr for more info into pros and cons or research further. Obviously if the reason you had op stops you taking hrt that's different and herbs such as sage are meant to help along with soy products or tablets via healthfood shop should help you too. Good luck.

jo have you had your ovaries removed as well because a total hysterectomy is removing your womb as well as the cervix? If you've had your ovaries removed that's an oopherectomy. I was 37 when I had a total hysterectomy and right oopherectomy but unfortunately the following year I had to have a left oopherectomy as there were adhesions. Very quickly I developed menopausal symptoms and became very depressed. I considered natural remedies and did try them but ended up going onto HRT because I had a high pressure job in the NHS. This was in 1991 and I'm now gradually reducing the dose with a view to stopping completely. It's the best decision I made. Within 2 weeks I was back to my normal self. There is a lot to think about but for me it was the right choice.