Ae there health concerns due to menopause caused by hysterectomy?

[Karri7]

I am considering having both ovaries, uterus and cervix removed due to having a large hemorragic cyst on my right ovary, fearful of cancer. I am 40 years old and fit and am otherwise very healthy. Are there any health issues related to menopause, bone issues, other cancers? I want to know what I am up against if this is the path I choose to take. Would love anyones input who has gone through this or knows someone who has. THANKS!!
Karri

[Karri7]

thanks so much to you and everyone for your comments.Would appreciate more info and comments from all and anyone else who can help. You are all so kind to respond.Thanks
Karri7

[wannasmile63]

Really study the surgically induced menopause, its so much worse than natural menopause, for me anyway. I am a real nut case at the moment, and would probably be back at work by now, if I could get this whole menopause thing sorted. I have an appointment 12th January, so hope to feel  a bit better soon.

[Karri7]

Thank you both so much for your opinions, it means a lot. My mind is running a mile a minute and I so do not want to make the wrong decisions. I will definetly take all of your advice and do A LOT of research and will ask a lot of questions in many different areas. Thanks again for your help.  I wish you both well and hope you will not mind if I ask you more questions in the near future.

Karri :)

[Rasta15]

I had a partial hyster. in 2004 (uterus and cervix removed).  After that I had two adhesion removal surgeries due to ovaries attaching to places they shouldn't.  About a week in half ago I had the ovaries removed along with the appendix since I have so much pain due to adhesions.  I am in surgery induced menopause and struggle with the whole hormone replacement issue right now.  I am on a replacement, but I am going to a menopause specialist on the 20th to hear all my options.  It took three months to get in and I could not wait for the surgery.  I would def. get a lot of opinions.  I do regret getting my hyster. to an extent.  I don't miss the monthly cycle, but it did cause a lot of adhesions.  However, I had internal bleeeding and my incisions was made bigger to find it.  Everyone is different, you might not be an adhesion maker like me, but I would avoid it if possible.  I am 40 as well.  I wish you good luck with your research and decision.  It is a hard one.  

[LisaH1960]

Hi Karri,

Having the surgery, especially the oophorectomy, will send you into immediate menopause, and it's called "the change" for good reason. It can change everything, and yes, there are many medical conditions that can be affected.

Do you have personal or family history of cancer? If the hemorrhagic cyst you describe above is the primary issue, you may not need surgery, as from what I've read, they are very rarely cancerous, and usually resolve themselves within a few weeks or months.

Before making your decision, I would urge you to do a LOT of reading and research, and then get second AND third medical opinions. I also would suggest that you visit Hyster Sisters, it is a wonderful forum like this one,  but it is focused on hysterectomies. It's a great place to learn and share. Here is the link.

http://www.hystersisters.com/vb2/forumdisplay.php?f=4

Take care!

Lisa