Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 1 Location: Northern Maine
Depressed And Scared.. Posted: 04-20-05 07:23am
:( I had a hysterectomy in 2000, I was 30.
I have an ovary left and I am wondering
if any one has gone through ovarian
failure post hyst.
I have gained a whopping 65 pounds and
feel awful. I have had a lot of gasteric
discomfort. The most bothersome symptom
other than weight gain, is the depression
and lethargy. I would really appreciate
any comments or suggestions that you may
have. :?
I had a lavh (laparoscopic assisted
vaginal hysterectomy) when I was 24. My
gynecologist left both of my ovaries
because of my age. Last year( I am now
28), I started getting night sweats, I
felt I was losing my mind, and had severe
pain in my left abdomen all the time. I
started seeing a new gyn. She finally
took my ovaries. I started taking the
cocktail of estrogen and testosterone
(shots) once a month. After growing a
"happy trail" just like a man's, my voice
deeping, and having to shave my chin
daily; I was switched to the estrogen
patch. I can't tell a difference, except
for a lower sex drive then with the shots
(testosterone). I gained weight with the
hrt (hormone replacement therapy).
Depression goes along with menopause. I
take effexor xr 75 mlg twice a day, I
recommend it to anyone.
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scaredycat42721
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Apr 2005 Posts: 2 Location: kentucky
Depressed And Scared Posted: 04-28-05 21:47pm
Dear whirledpeas, I also have had a
hysterectomy, 2wks ago. My doctor did not
take my ovaries because they were in good
shape and he did not want to throw
menapause on top of my depression and
anxiety.
Any way, I am also taking effexor xr, 75mg
a day. It is the best thing that I ever
took, that controled both my depression
and anxiety. I would recomend it to
anyone also. Good luck, melissa
