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Instant menopause after partial hysterectomy

Instant menopause after partial hysterectomy

I am 48, and had a hysterectomy 3 months ago due to fibroids that caused such heavy bleeding I had to have a blood transfusion. I did not have any menopause symptoms before the surgery (in 2007 my estrogen levels were normal) and opted to keep my ovaries. Immediately after surgery I started having hot flashes and insomnia. I recently had a blood test and my estrogen levels are so low my doctor said I am officially in  menopause. My question is - is that normal? Why did they shut down so fast? I have been put on the Vivelle dot and hoping for the best. Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks -
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