? menopausal sxs

I am 41 yrs old and had a TAH 6 yrs ago- both ovaries were left. Is it more likely to have menopausal earlier with a TAH vs not having a hysterectomy? I am experiencing hot flashes,vaginal dryness, decreased libido, sweating more- I feel like I did postpartum. I am not sure what to do but it is driving me crazy.Should I have lab work to see what the hormone levels are? I also have mitochondial myopathy but not sure this has anything to do with these sxs. I also have chronic yeast infections- on every pap smear I have- it always comes back as having yeast. I have tried monistat and others  but not much has helped.I do not have adischarge but itching,burning etc. Thanks for your help.

Linda

[Machelle Seibel, MD]

A. In general, having a TAH should not make it more likely to have menopause.  Sometimes surgery can affect the blood supply to the ovaries and make menopause come earlier, but your surgery was 6 years ago so that doesn

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