If you're unable to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or decide not to, you may want to consider alternative ways of controlling your menopausal symptoms. A woman of 50 had been diagnosed with non-cancerous ovarian cysts. Take care xHi, my local family planning (now called sexual health clinic) run a menopause clinic may be an idea to contact them or your GP to see if you can attend.
I refused to have the hysterectomy. Joyner holds a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Wayne State University.
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I'm sorry about your current problems, but it is reassuring to know you had some good years after the hysterectomy initially. She was lined up for a If you have a complete hysterectomy, or if you have both of your ovaries removed, you become incapable of producing oestrogen.If you have your ovaries removed, the source of oestrogen is cut off completely overnight. As a supplement, it may decrease hot flashes and increase sexual arousal, though random trials do not show these benefits. I think the one reassuring thing I'm getting from responses so far is that, whilst it would be great to get the right HRT from the start, it does seem you can try different options till you find something that seems to suit you. If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, seek emergency treatment immediately. However, HRT does have its pros and cons, and there are natural alternatives to consider.
The NCCAM has also funded studies on the effects of DHEA, a natural body substance that converts to estrogen and testosterone. This is quite common as hormone levels fall. However, when managing menopausal symptoms with a medically induced menopause (hysterectomy) it is best to sit with the doctors, look at the research and figure out what your best options are.
Best of a bad bunch of options! It has taken me years of searching, going to doctors who did not help me nor listen to me, I am not cured, that I know...but before the cream and diet I had symptoms like rectal bleeding, severe pain that would make me stay bedridden for a week or more and so on...I hope everyone finds relieve no matter how...blessings...have done with regards to HRT after? take care xHi saz13. Told you it sound yak but its very effective, its on the expensive listings of HRT and hopefully you will have a Trust with a good budget who will let you try it.if you are worried about post op. Some women swear by HRT and have found great comfort in relief from their symptoms of night sweats, insomnia, continual hot flushes and vaginal dryness. Due to go in 1st September after bulling the consultant to even consider operating!!
I know it's a very individual thing and different options will suit different people, but has anyone had any experience or got any advice on types of HRT or natural alternatives that have helped relieve the menopausal symptom whilst not necessarily … They gave me a combined HRT which is both oestregen and progesterone and it seemed to work okI then made mistake of listening to another gynae who told me I should be on oestregen only HRT so I switched and endo grew back more!So currently I'm on no HRT but suffering with hot flushes and insomnia and really low mood.
I'm still waiting for a date for my total hysterectomy, and just doing more research into the options for HRT afterwards. Hope you feel well and have a great weekend!
I don't want to have this surgery & then continue to feed the endo & end up back at this point again. Good luck with your next appointment and hope you find out what's happening and what your options are. I know, there never seems to be any easy answers or options with this condition!
Estrogen can ease vaginal symptoms of menopause, such as dryness, itching, burning and discomfort with intercourse. HysterSisters.com is a massive online community with over 475,000 members and over 5 million posts.
Tried several attempts at IVF with my partner with no luck so we've decided enough is enough and time for me to try to take control of my symptoms for the longer term. Hi everyone. XThanks for the reply. Should you have hormone replacement therapy after a hysterectomy? Take melatonin supplements not more than 2 hours before bedtime, if you do not have a weakened immune system.Balch recommends anise, licorice, dong quai, and red clover for menopause. Diagnosis Options to Hysterectomy Treatment Alternatives Pre-Op Hysterectomy Post-Op Hysterectomy Separate Surgeries Hormone and Menopause Intimacy after Hysterectomy Pelvic Floor Separate Surgeries Fitness after Hysterectomy GYN Cancer Breast Health Grief and Loss Endometriosis Uterine Fibroids GYN Genetics Hysterectomy Stories Ask A Doctor I'm hoping the total hysterectomy will bring me some relief but am well aware it might not offer me all the answers I'm hoping for. Licorice, dong quai and red clover may relieve hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings and forgetfulness.
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