New & Undecided...

Hello, I have read many of your posts and was wondering if anyone could give me advice or just some input! I was diagnosed with carcinoma in situ, stage O, cervical, which is early and supposed to be very treatable. Onc/gyn recommended a hysterectomy with cervix, uterus, AND ovaries removed based on my family history of breast and ovarian cancer. I am only 35 and am really afraid of surgical menopause but am more afraid of the "beast". I won't take HRT because of the breast cancer. Can anyone help? I will be going for a 5th opinion soon! Thanks so much!

Hi MP,

I haven't had my surgery yet, but my doc is planning on removing all my female organs below the waist also.

I'm not sure where I am in regards to menopause.. maybe perimenopause, but haven't had any signs.

I'm reading the book "Sudden Menopause" by (Debbie?) DeAngelo and it has a lot of suggestions on what to use besides Hormones to help us through the sudden change.

Best of luck to you.

Sorry i am not much help , i didnt do hormones after surgery but i hope some one can. have you thought about herbs to help you through .. i would talk to your dr about other options if HRT is not what you want..
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Lisa

Thank you all for the replies! Melissannde, I ordered the book! Good luck with your surgery!!

One of my girlfriends took Effexor after her total hyster to combat hot flashes. She is about 8 months out now and loves it. Technically, this is an antidepressant, but it also can be used for surgical menopause. She takes tons of calcium and vit D for the bones and will get a bone density scan yearly. Good luck!