Hormones after total hysterectomy

[sippy]

Hello,
I was wondering if any of you all have been put on hormones after a total hysterectomy.  My doctor says there are too many risks and I don't need them...I am 38. I don't know what to expect here 2 weeks after surgery, I keep waiting for a hotflash or something weird to happen. :) What can happen if I don't take them? I've had nightmares of growing hair on my face or my voice getting manly. Are my fears real?  Can anyone share their experience or knowledge about hormones?

Thanks,
Sippy

[old_before_my_time]

Was the reason for your hysterectomy endometriosis (endo)? If so, it is common to continue having pain or for pain to start back up (after some temporary relief) because hysterectomy is not a cure for endo. Endo implants are generally found throughout the pelvis, not just on the female sex organs. Those implants will continue to cause pain. Other possibly reasons for pelvic pain post-hysterectomy are development of adhesions (scar tissue), nerve damage or entrapment, or other surgical injuries.

[Marsherri]

  Cristy657  BOY DO U AND I NEED TO TALK IM GOING THROUGH THE SAME EXACT THINGS ITS UNREAL THAT SOMEONE ELSE IS HAVING SUCH A HORRIBLE TIME !!! WOW !!!!!!

[mickeysue]

I had a full hysterectomy 2 years ago and I am still having pain. Is this normal? My doctor keeps putting me go on antibiotics and hormones but none of it is helping. I am so sick of being in pain and sex is so painful. Am I alone in this? I am only 26 years old.

[old_before_my_time]

So you developed an "ovarian" cyst even though your ovary was removed? If so, I have to wonder if you have an ovarian remnant.

[tamajtan]

I had a total hysterectomy two years ago for a chocolate cyst. everything was good until about a year later when pain was ingratiating pain again. Said remembrance of ovary was there causing a cyst. Had it removed which was good again but two cysts later and at a loss. Need help understanding    

[old_before_my_time]

Sorry you are also suffering the effects of a hysterectomy. I don't have much to offer on the weight issue. Unfortunately, weight gain seems common after this surgery. But it sounds like you are taking all the right steps, eating right and exercising. If you have an Rx for generic Estrace tablets, those a very inexpensive here in the U.S. I believe most pharmacies charge only $4 for 30 tablets or $10 for 90 and that is without insurance. That is what I have been using and paying.