could it be menopause

I had a partial hysterectomy (i still have my ovaries because of the age at the time)when I was 28 because of cervical cancer. I'm now 41 and I've been having sharp pains in my left ovary that occasionally has woke me up because of the intensity. It feels like someone's pulling on it or it's shrinking and it has left me soar and bloated for couple of days afterwards. I have had several cysts that my gyno has kept a close eye on, but there's been nothing serious. I think I've also been experiencing the dreaded change with heat sensations that wake me up just drenched.I'm not sure if maybe my ovaries are shriveling up or if this may be a cyst bursting....?? I've also had an excessive weight gain as well as migrains at least twice a month..not sure if any of this could be a sign of menopause..a penny for your thoughts..

[Machelle Seibel, MD]

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