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<blockquote data-quote="Josie" data-source="post: 186793" data-attributes="member: 1792"><p>EI had a complete hysterectomy 4 years ago, when I was 40. I had an ovarian cyst that needed to be removed to check for cancer and I told them to just take the other one while they were at it. Without ovaries, they also wanted to take my uterus.</p><p> </p><p>We have a family history of ovarian cancer so for me, it was definitely the way to go.</p><p> </p><p>I am on an HRT patch with no problems. After my surgery, I didn't have any real hot flashes. I was kind of warmer than usual at times so that was probably from menopause. My doctor thought it was because I was taking Lexapro. Apparently, people who can't take hormones for menopause can use SSRI's instead. After 6 weeks, I got on HRT. It took about 6 months to find the right one, though. </p><p> </p><p>I do not have a job other than taking care of kids. I rested a lot the first week and avoided heavy lifting for 6 weeks. I don't know how long I was unable to take care of the kids but it wasn't long.</p><p> </p><p>I consider myself lucky to have skipped menopause by having the surgery and getting on HRT.</p><p> </p><p>I agree with hystersisters as a good resource.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Josie, post: 186793, member: 1792"] EI had a complete hysterectomy 4 years ago, when I was 40. I had an ovarian cyst that needed to be removed to check for cancer and I told them to just take the other one while they were at it. Without ovaries, they also wanted to take my uterus. We have a family history of ovarian cancer so for me, it was definitely the way to go. I am on an HRT patch with no problems. After my surgery, I didn't have any real hot flashes. I was kind of warmer than usual at times so that was probably from menopause. My doctor thought it was because I was taking Lexapro. Apparently, people who can't take hormones for menopause can use SSRI's instead. After 6 weeks, I got on HRT. It took about 6 months to find the right one, though. I do not have a job other than taking care of kids. I rested a lot the first week and avoided heavy lifting for 6 weeks. I don't know how long I was unable to take care of the kids but it wasn't long. I consider myself lucky to have skipped menopause by having the surgery and getting on HRT. I agree with hystersisters as a good resource. [/QUOTE]
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