Night sweats post hysterectomy

I'm trying to figure out what symptoms I'm experiencing are from my recent hysterectomy and what my be from the hormone treatment I had leading up to it. In a nutshell - unsuccessful endometrial ablation in February - MRI several weeks ago disclosed a 5 cm submucosal fibroid. Lupron injection 5/13 to try to shrink the fibroid, then ended up in the ER 6/2 with "brisk bleeding". They gave me premarin via IV, oral provera then put me on BC pills every 6 hours. Bleeding slowed until Saturday when it started up again. My doctor and I agreed it was time to take more proactive measures, and I had a TVH Sunday, June 5 (kept both ovaries). I'm doing great - out of the "castle" Monday morning and have been taking ibuprofen only the last several days. In fact, I even went back to work (a desk job) for four hours today. However, the last several nights, I have been miserable - waking up hotter than hot, and occasionally hot flashes during the day. I'm thinking this may be a lingering effect of the Lupron and other hormone treatment, but am wondering if I should start looking for ways (non- HRT preferred) to deal with this as a permanent, post op condition???? Thanks everyone - reading this board every day has made such a positive impact on my recovery!!!

Kim

I had my TAH in January but I do remember having periods of sweating and hot flashes. I found it odd since I kept my ovaries too and called the dr. They indicated that it was just my body's way of getting things regulated and would end in the near future. I am glad to report that they did go away and I havent had one since about 3 weeks post op.

After surgery...your ovaries go to 'sleep' for awhile. Hence the hot flashes.[Just like menopause]

Once they 'wake up' and start producing estrogen again you should be fine.

Kate

Hi.
For the first two weeks or so after my hysterectomy, I had night sweats (kept ovaries).

I agree with jayhawk9 in that they do eventually subside and it is your ovaries reacting to the surgery.

Best wishes.
Frasier

how long does it take for those darn ovaries to wake up??? im still having hot flashes and night sweats for which i am taking effexor. it would be nice to get one nights sleep without soaking the sheets

I had the same thing happen. Dr. said the surgery and stuff they give you and the shock of surg. can also be a culprit. Mine are coming back online little by little.I will be 4weeks tomorrow. Wow you went back to work? I am still having complications and still on pain meds from time to time. Be careful and rest alot. I get very tired still too. I was nervous about adhesions.