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Will I need HRT?

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elaine35397
elaine35397

I am now 12 days post op - total hysterectomy +BSO - have been told that as my treatment was for severe endometriosis, I should try to go without for at least a year!

I am 50, was already having the hot flushes and night sweats for 3 years prior to op! I was just wondering if anyone else had any ideas.

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  • tracy12090
    tracy12090 elaine35397

    Posted

    Hi I had the same op and it took my body less than 2 weeks to react. I began splitting down below due to AV, terrible hot sweats that meant I found it hard to even cook as any heat brought it on and irritability all lead to disturbed sleep. I couldn't wait the 6 weeks recommended before asking for treatment!

    If you're feeling OK don't worry about taking anything natural remedies are always an option. Obviously Endometriosis means it can be stimilated by Oestrogen and this is probably why their asking you to wait so long which is understandable. But if you're suffering I can't see why anyone should its debilitating and your enjoyment of daily life can be affected.

    I hope your experience will be more positive than mine. Good luck

    • elaine35397
      elaine35397 tracy12090

      Posted

      Many thanks. Time will tell, I am only having hot flushes at the moment.

      They are the same as before op! Here's hoping xx

  • caroline_19506
    caroline_19506 elaine35397

    Posted

    Well I had hrt before op and because I had Everything removed I started to have bad hot flushes etc so got some hrt gel this time it all depends on how you feel
  • joful69
    joful69 elaine35397

    Posted

    Hi Elaine

    I am 8 weeks post op can't have HRT due to clots! Symptoms kicked in at one month 6/7 flushes per night which meant no sleep! I'm on a herbal remedy now and also a very low dose antidepressant! I'm down to one hot flush now and getting mostly a full nights sleep. I'm 47 and had no symptoms before TAH and BSO so was a shock! I go back to work tomorrow and feel ok

    Hope you get on ok

    Jo

  • froggy28
    froggy28 elaine35397

    Posted

    Hi I had the same op for severe endo and was put on livial until I could take proper hrt 6 months later. It's a steroid version of hrt but usable with endo. I didn't have any endo or menopause symptoms on it but it did make me gain weight and not sleep.... you may not suffer in same way but for me it was too much and I went onto hrt 3 months not 6. When I spoke to consultant he said it's only a new thing for this break so 3 months should be fine.... ???
    • elaine35397
      elaine35397 froggy28

      Posted

      Many thanks. So far all OK (touch wood). I will take it day by day.

      I can cope with the hot flushes at the moment! My sister had the same op in her 30's for the same thing. She had to go on HRT witin a week of op!

      I know we are all different. x

    • froggy28
      froggy28 elaine35397

      Posted

      Maybe it's an age thing that they make decision on I was 40 and not near natural menopause. Keep going without for as long as you can 😊
  • MoodyNoire
    MoodyNoire elaine35397

    Posted

    well, I don't understand why you would be encouraged to suffer any longer than you have to. Was there a logical reason given to you? 
    • elaine35397
      elaine35397 MoodyNoire

      Posted

      I wasn't told I couldn't take HRT - it is preferred to wait 6-12months post op - for any endometriosis left after op to die and not be fed with hormone!  I must stress that at this time (14 days post op) that I am not suffering with my hormones! For this I count myself extremely lucky! Taking it a day at a time. Many thanks for your response.
    • MoodyNoire
      MoodyNoire elaine35397

      Posted

      Oh ok, I guess I misunderstood, lol, well, glad you aren't suffering. Best of luck in your recovery! smile
    • caroline_19506
      caroline_19506 MoodyNoire

      Posted

      I don't know which is worse having hot flushes without hrt or getting rid of them and being on hrt lately I've had a bad two days with swaying about and dizziness
    • MoodyNoire
      MoodyNoire caroline_19506

      Posted

      wow, I see your point. I've  not experienced a lot of hot flashes, but I have some with dizzines (which is so unsettling) but not since hrt.
    • caroline_19506
      caroline_19506 MoodyNoire

      Posted

      Thats good then I think I'll get some advice from the doctor as I'm sure it shouldn't be this bad
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