special vitamins

Hi ladies,
I had a TAH (left ovary left) back in April and I was wondering should I be taking any speacial vitamins because of the organs removed. I fiqure I must be missing some nutrients or something. Does anyone have any suggestions for something over the counter to take?

Hi
Here in Australia, they talk a lot about 'natural' remedies for menopause problems if you have those, like soy and various other naturopath medicines which help the hormones. I have also been taking Vit C and zinc to help with healing, but you are probably past that stage. I think calcium is also important to help prevent loss of bone density. And iron if you are anaemic.
caffie

When I asked my doctor if I should be taking anything special she told me "no". She said it was up to me if I took an over the counter multi-vitamin, but I should get all I need from food, if I eat healthy. I then specifically asked about calcium, and again she said I should get all I need if I eat healthy, but since I hardly drink milk and eat dairy she suggested taking Tums.

I'm probably going to get a good multi-vitamin and start taking that sometime this week since I know I don't eat enough veggies and dairy.



Sharon "hoosier_2005"
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TAH & BSO w/ vertical incision at age 35 due to two "low malignancy potential" (cancerous) ovarian cysts. Left cyst was 3.5lbs and 7.5" x 3.5". Fibriods. Cyst and Cervical hemorrhages. HRT Estradiol patch .05.

Here are a few links about vitamins that may be of help to you. The first link is geared towards women going through surgical or early menopuase:

http://www.earlymenopause.com/vitamins.htm

http://www.hystersisters.com/vb2/article_97237.htm

http://www.healingwithnutrition.com/...trogen.html#A5

Hope this helps!

You should speak to your dr about what you need to take. Most drs will tell you that you should take calcium with vitamin D to help prevent osteoprosis, which comes with menopause. Of course everyone's circumstance is based on health and family history. I take extra calcium because osteo is rampet in my family. s to you!