physical symptoms after bilateral oopharectomy

[1dalmation]

Since my surgery 1 year ago for complex ovarian masses, i have had nothing but health problems.  I am on hormone replacement but my body is not retaining it.  Therefore I am a constant mess.  I don't know what else to do.  I keep gaining weight even though I don't eat and I am exhausted all the time, I cry at nothing, Iam depressed and the list goes on.  Could it be something else or is the lack of the ovaries affecting the other glands also.  Please I am at the end of my rope.

[utahmomma]

I have also had bilateral oophorectomy for complex ovarian cysts.  Please talk to your doctor and have them run a COMPLETE thyroid panel including antibodies.

Estrogen, progesterone and thyroid hormones are all interrelated and affect each other.

http://mend.endojournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/11/11/1581
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=38035
http://www.fibrocystic.com/thyroid.htm

I've also had my thyroid out for papillary carcinoma and the balancing act between all the meds is very delicate (especially since I'm taking myself off the HRT now because of breast cancer in my family).

Ensuring your thyroid levels are in balance is very critical but often overlooked.

Here's a bit more about thyroid.  Look up the symptoms of hypothyroidism, I think you'll be surprised.

http://www.endocrineweb.com/
http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/thyroid/

After your doctor runs your (complete) thyroid panel, please find an endocrinologist who specializes in thyroids (many only deal with diabetes - which is ANOTHER concern for us).

Hang in there, hypothyroidism can be terrible and the depression that comes with it, if left untreated, can be debilitating.  Please, talk to your doctor.

[dalip]

Have you tried Changing your HRT to a different one. I know several years ago when i had a partial hystectomy i had to try a few before i found one that eased my symptoms.I also know my sister had to try a few before she found one that suited her. All the symptoms you describe sound very consistent with either surgical/normal menopause. Hope this is useful.Dawn

[Best59]

I know the lady at my workplace with the same problem and she regularly went to the acupuncture threatments. She was happy with a results. Sue