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Upcoming 6/22 - 39 yrs. old-Nervous about HRT
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06-14-2015, 02:09 PM
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Hysterectomy: June 22nd, 2015
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Upcoming 6/22 - 39 yrs. old-Nervous about HRT
Hello all:
I'm due to have a likely total hysterectomy on 6/22. My Dr. would like to try to save my left ovary because of my age, but it is unlikely due to 3 cysts and one possible endometrioma. I have already had surgery for cysts, my right ovary and tube removed, had my tubes tied and have gotten pregnant and ruptured an ectopic pregnancy, I have endometrosis, adnomyosis, painful periods...the list goes on.
I'm nervous about having this procedure at 39 and what effects HRT will have on me, along with being nervous about organs dropping (I am not overweight, but often can't button my pants from all of the above!) and sex after menopause.
I see a lot of women don't use HRT immediately after, but my Dr. said I will wake up with a patch. Any advice/insight is appreciated. I hope I'm making the right decision -- maybe I should just deal with this pain and get bigger pants.
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06-14-2015, 03:22 PM
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Posts: 17,510
Hysterectomy: May 17th, 2011
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Upcoming 6/22 - 39 yrs. old-Nervous about HRT
Hi peacefrog75 to HysterSisters!
I am so glad you found this site!
I had a TAH BSO at age 46 and was plunged into surgical menopause. I was MISERABLE. I did wait until about 3 months after surgery, after I could not stand it any longer. My GP put me on HRT (oral bio-identical estrogen) and it gave me my life back. It is also better for my health in the long run. Here is an article on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) after Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy.
Regarding prolapse - I have not had any issues and it has been over four years.
Regarding sex after surgery - everyone is different. Here is an article that may help provide information: 10 Concerns about Intimacy after Hysterectomy.
Regarding whether or not you are making the right decision to have this surgery. You have to weigh the pros and cons of this surgery with your current health condition. You can get alternate opinions as well to see if you have other options.
Just know that you are not alone in this. We are here for you.
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