38 and having a complete hystorectomy

[lilrazz38]

Laies,
I am scheduled to have a complete hystorectomy Dec 10.  A little a bout my past, I have had 2 laporoscopy, tubal reversal.... I have had so much scar tissue that the last Laporoscopy that my OBGYN noted that the right ovary was glued to the backside of my uterus wall.  He said there would be noway of to save that ovary.  He said with my left ovary hurting now more than likely he has to remove it but he would leave it if he was able too. He also stated that if he was to leave it that I would more than likely still have the pain.   I went and got put on the shot for my period and that was horrible.  After the 2nd shot it only got worse. Pain and my periods are at time unbearable. My worse fear is being put on horomone pills.  It scares me to almost to the point of not having my surgery...  Please ladies, I need advice;0

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
After hysterectomy, hormone replacement therapy should be given which would consist of estrogen alone usually given daily by pill or sometimes weekly or biweekly skin patch.However hormonal replacement therapy should be given for a short time only as long term use may be associated with a small increase in breast cancer.Family history and the individual’s medical history are to be taken into account while prescribing hormone replacement therapy.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[Totie]

I had my full hysterectomy back in Feb 2013, going on a year.

I have been on the HRT patch since the day after surgery. I don't have any issues with it, I don't have any symptoms associated with menopause.

I am 43yrs, still have a sex drive, energy, I just love that I no longer deal with the monthly dragon....