partial hysterectomy in oct leaving overies about to remove those too

[feariedust7]

I happened upon this site doing some research to find out what I now have in store for me! For months I was having MAJOR cramps that no matter what test they did nobody could figure out why so my OB decided to try a partial hysterectomy using the da vinci robotic. She left just my ovaries so I wouldn't go into menopause. Well, it didn't work. I never stopped hurting. That was in Oct. Finally in Dec. she gave me the depo shot which would tell us if it was the ovaries causing the pain (if it made the pain stop we found the issue, if it didn't work I would be send to a new specialist) It worked!!! For the 1st time in 7 months I had NO pain! So, I am now waiting for my overies to be scheduled to be removed ... I am a little nervouse as I am 35 and will be sent into surgical menopause! I am also a smoker so they won't giveme any hormonal replacements or anything like that. My mommy knows some of what I can do for this as she was a smoker when she hit menopause so that calms me some but I have read some horror stories .... what kinds of things did you go through after a complete hysterectomy and did you use hormones? Thank you,

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Sorry replied to an earlier post first.

After oopherectomy you should consult a gynecologist and start with hormone replacemenr therapy.You can also take Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators like Femarelle which derived from a botanical source (Phytoserms) or phytoestrogens which have an estrogenic effect on the body and therefore create a moderated estrogenic effect.

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.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
What your husband seems to be having is loss of libido which is losing interest in sex. It could be a natural consequence of ageing. It could also be due to psychiatric disorders like depression and anxiety. If still the symptoms persist then medical causes need to be ruled out. Cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and diabetes can reduce blood flow to the body, including the genitals. Similarly conditions such as thyroid disorders and tumors of the pituitary gland (which controls most hormone production, including sex hormones) can also lower libido. In such a case, a detailed evaluation by his doctor along with investigations like EKG, cardiac stress test, blood sugar levels, thyroid profile and CT head to rule out any pituitary tumors are helpful.
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]

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