Problems after vaginal hyst...???

[AngHyst12/06]

I had a vaginal hysterectomy December 2006 leaving both ovaries.

Since then within the last month or so I have had weight gain, facial hair growth and darkness increase drastically, pain in abdomen, swelling in ankles, major fatigue.

I guess I am concerned that there is something else going on. Just wondering and hoping someone has suggestions for me. I am only 27 with two small children and scared. I have made an appt. with my MD but I can't get in for two weeks.

HELP!! Thanks!

[AngHyst12/06]

I had a vaginal hysterectomy December 2006 leaving both ovaries.

Since then within the last month or so I have had weight gain, facial hair growth and darkness increase drastically, pain in abdomen, swelling in ankles, major fatigue.

I guess I am concerned that there is something else going on. Just wondering and hoping someone has suggestions for me. I am only 27 with two small children and scared. I have made an appt. with my MD but I can't get in for two weeks.

HELP!! Thanks!

[AngHyst12/06]

I had my hyst because of abnormal bleeding and heavy periods that birth control, tubal, and ablation did nothing for.  

I am taking synthroid already and so I guess that never crossed my mind.  I talked to my PCP and they are going to do an ultrasound to see what my ovaries look like and blood panels.  I have a strong history of breast/ovarian cancer in my family on my mother's side.  Her mom had/has it and and my mom passed at the age 34 from a tumor that caused her to hemorage.

Let me know your opinion on all of this.

Thanks

[Annekathryn Goodman, M.D.]

hi there,
why did you have your hysterectomy? Your symptoms make me wonder if you have developed a thyroid deficiency. You should see your PCP and it may be possible to see your PCP sooner than your surgeon. I do not think your symptoms are related to your surgery
best wishes