before my hysterectomy I was a very active women, always on the go with lots of energy allways had a smile for everyone. the only problem I had was my very long and heavy periods
with lots of bloding,clots,pain and getting cysts all the time my utterus wall became very very thick and after 5 years of having periods of 3months none stop i became very anemic ,my energy level stared to fall during those 5 years i was not getting too much sleep either but I thought to myself if I have 3or4 hours of sleep I will be fine. then my dr. sugested that I have a d&c to stop the bleeding and to check for cancer cells.so I did it came back neg thank god! during this time my DR also found three nodules in my thyroid,had them biopsy and were negative in may 2010 I had my hysterectomy.my recovery was not so bad,my energy made a come back,my sex drive was still good I was feeling that I made the right decision about surgery.till the subject of hormone theraphy came up with my family and every one opposed to it! so I did not go on hormone therapy,now a year later Im not so sure I made the right decision,I have started hot flashes really bad not getting much sleep at all feeling tired all the time I have pain on all my joints and body im having a hard time getting out of bed and also remembering thing ,very lonely Im not myself anymore! I need help and guidance please please going out my mind and Im very scared!
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Hi,
August 26, 2011 - 4:20pmI am sorry to hear that even after having a hysterectomy you are again not sleeping well and feeling fatigues. The symptoms of menopause are treatable and not life-threatening. Thankfully, the biopsies done in the past were negative. Make an appointment with your gynecologist and discuss options for treating menopausal symptoms. Before that, you may want to look at these articles which offer information on different ways to treat menopausal symptoms.
https://www.empowher.com/menopause/content/lifestyle-remedies-menopausal-symptoms
https://www.empowher.com/menopause/content/alternative-treatments-menopausal-symptoms-benefits-risks-0
https://www.empowher.com/menopause/content/menopausal-hormone-therapies-risks-and-benefits
Wishing you restored good health,
Maryann
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