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Hysterectomy has left me feeling lost....
I am a 32yr old mother that had a hysterectomy 8 months ago. I am happily married and blessed with a 4yr old son. At this point in time I am suffering from so many menopause symptoms and I'm not on any treatments. I can't sleep, very rarely do I eat, the hot flushes are driving me crazy, my sore tender breasts are filled with cysts that flare up each month, and all this physical stuff has now taken a toll on my mental health. I'm an emotional wreck!
I'm struggling to take care of my son each day, let alone myself. Neither my mum or mother inlaw understand what I am going through as they have not reached menopause.
I live in a remote area where there is little help. Each doctor I see feel sorry for me, and label me in the 'to hard basket'. Most drugs that I try make me ten times sicker. Just last week I had a psychologist tell me that I am the worst thing in my son's life. Things were already bad enough, but after being told this I now feel worthless.
I am seeking any advice or support from people who actually understand what I am going through.
I'm struggling to take care of my son each day, let alone myself. Neither my mum or mother inlaw understand what I am going through as they have not reached menopause.
I live in a remote area where there is little help. Each doctor I see feel sorry for me, and label me in the 'to hard basket'. Most drugs that I try make me ten times sicker. Just last week I had a psychologist tell me that I am the worst thing in my son's life. Things were already bad enough, but after being told this I now feel worthless.
I am seeking any advice or support from people who actually understand what I am going through.
You did not say if your ovaries were removed but even if they weren't, they have obviously failed or are very seriously "crippled." The ovaries of a woman with all her parts produce hormones up to at least age 80. Their removal or failure is associated with many symptoms and increased health risks. Unfortunately, women are seldom told these important facts before consenting to surgery.
I also became a "basket case" in every way after my organs were unnecessarily removed. Getting enough estrogen back in my body has made a world of difference. It even cured my suicidal depression that set in months post-op.
If you have/had endometriosis, be aware that estrogen can cause it to grow in which case some doctors recommend progesterone or a progestin be taken with the estrogen.
I hope this helps and I hope you find something to help soon!
I also became a "basket case" in every way after my organs were unnecessarily removed. Getting enough estrogen back in my body has made a world of difference. It even cured my suicidal depression that set in months post-op.
If you have/had endometriosis, be aware that estrogen can cause it to grow in which case some doctors recommend progesterone or a progestin be taken with the estrogen.
I hope this helps and I hope you find something to help soon!
Has anyone suggested you take estrogen and progesterone? If not, why not? Some of the NSAIDs are also supposed to help with hot flashes.
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