ysterectomy/hormones

[tkinsc]

hysterectomy/hormones

My wife is in her early 40s and will be having a full hysterectomy soon. Any experiences about long term effects of the hormone patches she will be on, or any other issues (other than bladder and possible sex issues) to be concerned about?

 

[sweet_secrets4u]

The patches helps her with her hormone levels.
Low hormone levels = low libido
Low libido = Not tonight dear, I have a headache.

As well as lowering the risk of stroke.

 

[Noor]

My wife is in her early 40s and will be having a full hysterectomy soon. Any experiences about long term effects of the hormone patches she will be on, or any other issues (other than bladder and possible sex issues) to be concerned about?

Do you mean a hysterectomy and a BSO? Does your insurance pay for patches? She may also need topical estrace or something. Yes, there are lots of concerns

google hystersisters and have her check out the pre surgery area.

Other possible issues- electrolyte problems, thyroid, extremely dry sky, falling, swelly belly for months, body changes, sexual problems due to tissue atrophy, loss of libido, pain, body alignment issues from scar tissue. Years of physical therapy. Depression. Body image problems, fatigue, brain fog.

It also depends what kind they do and why. Other than for cancer with a high cure rate, I would not do one, seriously.

Surgical menopause sucks.

 

[PhilGarlic]

him or her

The patches helps her with her hormone levels.
Low hormone levels = low libido
Low libido = Not tonight dear, I have a headache.

As well as lowering the risk of stroke.

Him or her getting stroked????

 

[tkinsc]

Do you mean a hysterectomy and a BSO? Does your insurance pay for patches? She may also need topical estrace or something. Yes, there are lots of concerns

google hystersisters and have her check out the pre surgery area.

Other possible issues- electrolyte problems, thyroid, extremely dry sky, falling, swelly belly for months, body changes, sexual problems due to tissue atrophy, loss of libido, pain, body alignment issues from scar tissue. Years of physical therapy. Depression. Body image problems, fatigue, brain fog.

It also depends what kind they do and why. Other than for cancer with a high cure rate, I would not do one, seriously.

Surgical menopause sucks.

Thanks for the information. We’ll definitely check out that site.

For her, it is more of a matter of when rather than if. She is loaded with scar tissue, has some endometriosis, thickened uterine lining, frequent ovarian cysts, painful periods, and other pain. She actually had her first OB/GYN suggest one when she was 21, but she wanted to have children (had to go through IVF for children due to tube problems). She has had two laparoscopic surgeries to remove some of the scar tissue from her ovaries, tubes, and uterus.

Her new OB/GYN has given her several options; this one seems to be the most logical for where we are in life. Other options are BC pill, or an IUD. Those may stop some symptoms, but not all. My big concern would be the complications that come with being on hormones for at least 10-11 years.

 

[Noor]

Thanks for the information. We’ll definitely check out that site.

For her, it is more of a matter of when rather than if. She is loaded with scar tissue, has some endometriosis, thickened uterine lining, frequent ovarian cysts, painful periods, and other pain. She actually had her first OB/GYN suggest one when she was 21, but she wanted to have children (had to go through IVF for children due to tube problems). She has had two laparoscopic surgeries to remove some of the scar tissue from her ovaries, tubes, and uterus.

Her new OB/GYN has given her several options; this one seems to be the most logical for where we are in life. Other options are BC pill, or an IUD. Those may stop some symptoms, but not all. My big concern would be the complications that come with being on hormones for at least 10-11 years.

I will pm you but you need to worry more about what happens to her if she is not on the hormones.

 

[Bad101]

My wife had a complete hysterectomy with overies removed. She has been on hormone therapy but does not have a sex drive any more. We are looking into other therapies but she nor I are happy right now. Dont beleive the doctor when they say it will all be fine.

 

[pplwatching]

This isn't directly related to your question, but it might be relevant so I'll put it out there.

My wife had a very long string of health issues due to endometriosis and uterine fibroids. When she was in your shoes there was always a balance between her personal wishes, what she was willing to "tolerate", and the risks to her health. She, with my complete love and support, chose to keep her reproductive system intact to keep the child bearing door open until the problems meant it simply could not be put off any longer. When she had her hysterectomy she chose to keep her ovaries and avoid the hormone issues all together. She was lucky that she didn't have to deal with ovarian problems, however she chose not to do the "logical" thing and have the ovaries taken at the same time the surgeon took her uterus.

If there are no immediate health issues and your wife is willing to deal with future ovarian issues as they arise then perhaps this may be one of those times when logic needs to be tempered with her personal feelings and choices. In our case my wife's insurance didn't limit her options to all or nothing, or only one time. She had a couple of procedures based on her personal choices. If your wife has that same flexibility and wants to try to keep her ovaries for as long as possible, then perhaps that is the better choice even if it's not the most logical at this point in time.

I know this is a hard decision and a difficult time. Best wishes and good luck.

 

[Noor]

My wife had a complete hysterectomy with overies removed. She has been on hormone therapy but does not have a sex drive any more. We are looking into other therapies but she nor I are happy right now. Dont beleive the doctor when they say it will all be fine.

mine is just starting to return. the hormones by themselves did not work, and still need other help. If you want I can pm or im you.

 

[Noor]

This isn't directly related to your question, but it might be relevant so I'll put it out there.

My wife had a very long string of health issues due to endometriosis and uterine fibroids. When she was in your shoes there was always a balance between her personal wishes, what she was willing to "tolerate", and the risks to her health. She, with my complete love and support, chose to keep her reproductive system intact to keep the child bearing door open until the problems meant it simply could not be put off any longer. When she had her hysterectomy she chose to keep her ovaries and avoid the hormone issues all together. She was lucky that she didn't have to deal with ovarian problems, however she chose not to do the "logical" thing and have the ovaries taken at the same time the surgeon took her uterus.

If there are no immediate health issues and your wife is willing to deal with future ovarian issues as they arise then perhaps this may be one of those times when logic needs to be tempered with her personal feelings and choices. In our case my wife's insurance didn't limit her options to all or nothing, or only one time. She had a couple of procedures based on her personal choices. If your wife has that same flexibility and wants to try to keep her ovaries for as long as possible, then perhaps that is the better choice even if it's not the most logical at this point in time.

I know this is a hard decision and a difficult time. Best wishes and good luck.

I had mine during exploratory out patient surgery, woke up to find that the world had changed. It was not plan or any of the options we had discussed before surgery or that I had signed for.

 

[Bad101]

mine is just starting to return. the hormones by themselves did not work, and still need other help. If you want I can pm or im you.

You can send me a pm thanks

 

[pplwatching]

I had mine during exploratory out patient surgery, woke up to find that the world had changed. It was not plan or any of the options we had discussed before surgery or that I had signed for.

I am very sorry that this happened to you. It certainly seems like a gross violation of your trust in your surgeon for him or her to take such drastic steps without consulting you. I hope tkinsc's surgeon offer's whatever options are viable, and respects his wife's wishes.

 

[Noor]

I am very sorry that this happened to you. It certainly seems like a gross violation of your trust in your surgeon for him or her to take such drastic steps without consulting you. I hope tkinsc's surgeon offer's whatever options are viable, and respects his wife's wishes.

Thank you.

I have the OR notes, and I understand why my surgeon did what he did. he panic but with cause, his fears luckily were not realized.