I am new to this website, I picked up the website from the az republic "Health trials are catalyst for women's medical site"
I had my hysterectomy 3 years ago and unless you really need the operation I would not recommend it. It took me six months before I was able to feel better. I don't take any medication, I exercise by walking 2 miles a day and on weekends I ride my bike. This is the best way for me to help with depression. I feel wonderful, I am 54 years old, I am very independent and I just take by menopause symtoms as they come. My children are all grown up so if I become whiny and irritable my Husband helps me by massaging my neck and pampers me. I do have trouble keeping my weight down, no matter how much I work out. I eat healthy, try to stay very active, I don't know if its because of my age or menopause. Oh well!!
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I had a hysterectomy about 5 years ago. I had low iron and heavy periods. After the procedure, my iron level did not improve after 1 year. I then found out I had Celiac disease that layed dormant in my body and the operation brought it out. After a gluten-free life, my iron level improved. Then a year after this I develope type II diabetes? No one in my family has it. Along with this came depression, elevated liver enzymes and more. During this time I was on hormone shots (because the pills contained gluten.) My hair started to fall out and I gained 30 pounds. A dermatologist found I was being poisoned by the hormones (testosterone) My level was at 7.0 and max was to be 2.0. No one checked me, not once, and I didn't know I was suppose to be checked for this. I found an Internal Medicine Dr. (that a psychologist suggested that I see,) that is helping me regain my health. All caused by hormone treatment, with the exception of the celiac disease.
My advise to any one considering hormone treatment, research and research. This was something I did not do because I put all of my trust in the doctor.
June 29, 2008 - 4:19pmThis Comment
Thanks for writing. It sounds like you are taking control of your health by walking and riding your bike. Were you given any alternatives to a hysterectomy?
June 17, 2008 - 11:32amThis Comment