I am new to this website, I picked up the website from the az republic "Health trials are catalyst for women's medical site"

im average size but a little top heavy from breasts

As I try to write this I am Flashing. I had a Hysterectomy 2 and 1/2 years ago. I am 55 years old. Ever since the surgery I have massive mood swings,hot flashes and night sweats. I can't sleep without a sleeping pill and now I add a muscle relaxer because of my resistance to the sleeping pills. I take Estratest but does not seem to help much. I have been on anti-depressants for 20 years my dosage had to be increased since the surgery. I read your article in the newpaper today and copied it at work.

I would like to know if my stress from taking care of a wheeelchair and bed bound spouse affect any of my current conditions. I know if I get away for a couple of hours I feel much better, but it tires me out. I could easily sleep most of the day if I had time.
I had serious surgery in Nov 2007 for an ulcer that would not heal so nopw there are medications, such as for Ostoperosis that I can no longer take. Also I can no longer take Celebrex for my arthritis.
Any suggestions for substitutes?
Thanks

My mom just asked me a great question, that I'm not sure what the answer is! While I'm researching, I thought I'd ask you all as well.

My mom had a hysterectomy many years ago, and was just told by her doctor today that the "new protocol" is that "pap smears are no longer needed".

Is this an age-related thing (my mom is mid-60's) or a hysterectomy-related new protocol? She still has her cervix, and since the pap smear tests for abnormal cells or changes in the cervix, why the "new protocol"?

Michelle King Robson, founder and CEO of EmpowHer.com was featured Monday on KVOA in Tucson. Robson said the site’s launch represents a new concept in Internet on-line forums where women ask about and share their personal health experiences. Moreover, the site features the world's first online medical encyclopedia on video.

hysterectomy-what stays? and why?

My skin is so dry after my hysterectomy. I didn't know what to do. Has anyone found any products that have worked well for you? The doctor never told me this was going to happen to me.

I had a partial Hysterectomy done on Feb. 12th of this year. I had to have a c-section because I had had two previously. I still am in pain, and it's May 2nd. I told my Dr. each time I went in for my post-op check ups that it hurt to go to the bathroom, to exercise, lay certain ways and sit up straight. "He" said it was normal... how would "he" really know?

Dr. Caroline Pukall, explains who gets vulvodynia and if women who have had a hysterectomy are more likely to experience vulvar pain?