In March of this year due to ongoing heavy periods causing anemia and severe pain; my gynecologist said I needed to have a hysterectomy. I asked her if she could please try to save what she could because I'm 38 and I wanted another baby. Well I ended up having a full hysterectomy and since I opened my eyes its been crazy. It seems I have hot flashes every half hour or so and they are intense. Other people can feel the heat radiating from my body. Don't get me wrong I am immensely grateful to God to have my life, but to be completely honest, its just miserable. I'm always hot and when they come on I feel an instant headache, my hair has changed it sheds more than it used to and most times I'm just exhausted. I am taking Estroven right now in the day and at night. I also take vitamin E, C, D, and B-12. But I worry about taking so many supplements and whether or not it will help on a long term basis. I know its only been like 8 months or so, but I'm so afraid that maybe they wont go away. I feel like who would want someone who cant have children and who is too hot to even come close to. I feel like the essence of who I am as a woman was taken away. I'm sorry if that sounds like I dont appreciate the Blessing in it all because I really do. I just need HELP! I'm crying as I type this because I dont know what else to do. I'm afraid of hormone replacement because of what I've heard about. Can you offer any suggestions? I'm willing to try ANYTHING at this point.
Thank you