WOMEN: I am 33  & I am having a full hysterectomy soon, uterus & ovaries. Have you had one & did you do HRT?
91028
I AM 33 ALSO AND HAD A FULL LAST YEAR.  THERE IS A BIT OF PAIN WITH THIS AND SOME BLEEDING.  I WAS SORE FOR ABOUT 1 AND HALF WEEKS AFTER MINE.  THEY USUALLY GIVE YOU PAIN MEDS TO CONTROL THE PAIN.  I FOUND THAT MOTRIN HELPED ALOT WITH THE PAIN.  STAY ON TOP OF YOUR PAIN.  DONT LET IT GET TO THE POINT OF NO RETURN.  I WENT NO HORMONES FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS AND THEN FIGURED OUT THAT WASNT THE KEY FOR ME.  I NOW TAKE HORMONES AND FEEL BETTER.  NOT QUITE SO TIRED AND IRRITABLE.  GOOD LUCK.
434504
http://www.hormonejungle.com/\nhttp://www.womenshealth.com/library/hysterectomy_meno.htm
286473
it is possible that your ovaries are not giving you the normal amount of hormones.  Ask your Dr. to run a hormone panel on you.  If the levels are alright it is probably the depression that most of us feel after the operation.\n\nI was 39 when I had it done and after 6 months on an anti-depressant I feel pretty good although I tire much easier.
582458
I had my left ovary removed surgically when I was 19 years old because there was a large benign tumor on it.  I functioned normally with just one ovary and eventually had 2 children with no problems.  I did start menopause a bit early, but not sure is that's at all related.
149481
complete Hysterectomy or pregnacy both can stop periods
19802
Have you seen a doctor about this?  Have you tried anything?  Have you gone through menopause yet?
852503
I had my tubes tied to and well my periods actually have gotten longer :( *waaa* lol . But no it won't make you hit menopause early  my mother had hers done years ago she is almost 50 now and she still hasn't been through menopause yet. I agree with periods bieng pointless. Ah well what can ya do.
288311
If you have a complete hysterectomy, your ovaries will also be removed.  When your ovaries are removed, you go through surgical menopause.\n"Premenopausal women who have had both ovaries surgically removed (oophorectomy) will experience an abrupt menopause and may be hit harder by menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and loss of libido than those who experience it naturally. Surgical menopause is associated with a greater decrease in androgen production than natural menopause, which may make hot flashes more severe, more frequent, and longer lasting for some woman."  http://www.womenshealth.com/library/hysterectomy_meno.htm\n\nIf you still have your ovaries: \n"If one or both ovaries are retained during a hysterectomy the patient could experience:\n\nContinuing normal function of the ovaries until the normal onset of menopause at the usual age of menopause, or \nEarly ovarian failure with the ovaries stopping hormone production sooner than expected.  This loss of ovarian function can occur as early as 1-2 years after the hysterectomy.  The ovarian failure may be very apparent to the patient and HCP when symptoms of estrogen deficiency occur.  Or it may be silent if estrogen levels fall but symptoms do not occur."  http://www.womenshealth.com/library/hysterectomy_meno.htm\n\nIf you are not sure if you have your ovaries, you should find out!  If you can, call the doctor who did the surgery, or even the hospital where the surgery was performed, and ask for an operative report.  It is important to know what has been done to our bodies.\n\n\nTo read about causes of hot flashes (other than menopause), check out this link:  http://www.wdxcyber.com/nmood12.htm
259423
how long ago was the hysterectomy done? (and if you don't mind me asking, did they remove the ovaries too or not?)\n\nthe reason for my questions is:\na) these things take a while to heal. my mom had one 6 years ago, it took her a couple years to completely feel normal again, and for the scar to heal. and \nb) because whatever they did can disrupt or change your body hormonal balance causing the discharge and stuff.\n\ni think the pain may just be scar tissue that attached funny inside of you. massage, accupuncture or cortisone shots could help that. (depending on the severity and your degree of discomfort...)
324516
I feel great had a hysterectomy 4 months ago.I still have my ovaries so I will go through a normal menopause
868704
Sometimes I regret and other times I dont. I have had mine tied for a year and there is no reversal for me due to having to have a hysterectomy. So now I just look on the bright side of the whole which is no more worrying about missed periods since I had a hysterectomy and no more worrying about getting pregnant since I had my tubes tied and have no uterus or cervix
817239
I just had an abdominal myomectomy in Aug for a fibroid that was 1cm in diameter then grew to almost 6cm within two months!  I felt worn out!  I did not have excessive bleeding like most women though.  I didn't have a period at all unless it was induced by hormones since I was trying to get pregnant, then the pain was so excruciating.  I laid on the bathroom floor one night and cried and threw up several times from the pain.  I had horrible bloating as well.  Things have been back to normal since I had the myomectomy though.  Every woman is different.  My mom had several fibroids and she bled constantly, but had no pain with it.  Then my grandmother didn't even notice hers which was the size of a grapefruit when they finally removed it.  It all depends on the woman and the location and size of the fibroid.
1107010
I had a hysterectomy for the same reason (years ago) and it was the best thing that I ever did.  No more of that crap.  I had the same symptoms you do - I was miserable.  I swear, if all that stuff grew back again, I'd have ANOTHER hysterectomy LOL\nI'm not kidding though.
117143
I am beginning to, now that I am older. I have found it really goes with the hormonal changes before and during my period.  Not a fun time!
1048665
It would depend on the reason for the surgery in the first place, if there is a history of ovarian cancer in your family then it would be a choice you would have to consider to have both removed to avoid the possibility of developing ovarian cancer. However, when having a hysterectomy if one ovary is remaining it will allow your body to produce hormones naturally and will avoid the need for HRT due to menopause. On the flip side, there are several natural herbs that reduce the side effects of menopause and you no longer have to worry about a period. Which is better, i guess that depends again on the reason for your hysterectomy and ooferectomy in the first place.
73821
Ask ur Dr to continue Premarin. \n\nAs u had undergone hysterectomy u have no chance of developing any Cancer.
1113756
First, I'm really sorry for what you're going through.  It sounds like you might be in need of an HRT formulation to replace some of the hormones.  Joint/muscle pains, etc. can come about from estrogen depletion, even when it is still produced in small amounts in our adipose tissue.  It may take several different attempts/dosages/formulations to find the right one for you.  Also, calcium is important post-hyst. and if necessary, get tested (DEXA scan) for bone mineral density levels and take Rx meds as needed if it shows there is a problem.  You can also get a second opinion from your gen. practitioner to determine if other diagnostic function tests should be run to r/o other concerns and conditions.  I feel your pain and frustration; hysterectomy is not as easy as the general public seems to think it is and people really need to be disabused of that notion.  If your current docs won't listen - find some that will.  Help is out there.  Hang in there and feel better.