hormones

[Carma4349]

Hi I had a total hysterectomy almost 30 years ago when I was 34.  I do not take hormones and took premerin for a short time.  Today I have hot flashes and sweat a lot.  Do you still go thru menopause after a total hysterectomy? And monthly mood swings.....awful!
thank you

[Anneinside]

Oh, premerin is a hormone.

[Anneinside]

Yes, if you have a total hysterectomy you will go into menopause. Your ovaries provide hormones that keep you in the reproductive stage of your life. When the ovaries slow down or stop functioning (as in a total hysterectomy) then you go into menopause. I am in menopause and dealing with hot flashes daily. My sister had chemo and radiation for breast cancer. Chemo targets fast growing cells which includes cancer cells, ovaries, and hair (which explains why you go bald). She is now in full blown menopause.

So, anyway if your ovaries have been removed you will be in menopause unless you take hormones (estrogen) daily.

[sara12345]

I think that you would have more luck by posting your question in another forum, "Hysterectomy".  Just go to the top of the page and click on Forums, then you will find it.  Also you might try "Menopause".  Good luck.