If the ovaries were removed with the uterus before menopause, you may experience the symptoms that often occur with menopause, such as hot flashes. If you are on estrogen therapy (ET) after your procedure, then that would explain the missing hot flashes. If not, count your blessings 🙂
I am not a doctor, but I would be very surprised to hear that a MD recommended a hysterectomy to alleviate hot flashes. Hot flashes can usually be reduced or eliminated completely with lifestyle changes (healthy eating, exercise and maintaining a healthy weight), nonprescription remedies, and prescription therapies. Systemic estrogen therapy is the only therapy approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)âand Health Canadaâfor treating hot flashes.
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Ahhhh, got it. Hope the information helped with your decision. Lots of other ways to get rid of those miserable hot flashes. HT is the number choice doctors prescribe if you are a good candidate, Remifemin (black co-hosh) another popular non-hormonal option for mild to moderate hot flashes, and lifestyle changes can bring you relief. Have a wonderful holiday weekend.
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Staness Jonekos wrote on :
If the ovaries were removed with the uterus before menopause, you may experience the symptoms that often occur with menopause, such as hot flashes. If you are on estrogen therapy (ET) after your procedure, then that would explain the missing hot flashes. If not, count your blessings 🙂
Janet Keyser wrote on :
I am thinking of getting a hysterectomy to alleviate the hot flashes. That is what I wanted to know; is it helpful if that procedure is done?
Staness Jonekos wrote on :
I am not a doctor, but I would be very surprised to hear that a MD recommended a hysterectomy to alleviate hot flashes. Hot flashes can usually be reduced or eliminated completely with lifestyle changes (healthy eating, exercise and maintaining a healthy weight), nonprescription remedies, and prescription therapies. Systemic estrogen therapy is the only therapy approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)âand Health Canadaâfor treating hot flashes.
If you need a second opinion from a certified menopause expert, click here and enter your zip code:
http://www.menopause.org/findclinician.aspx
You have a beautiful smile and bright spirit, make sure you have a trusted expert advising you during menopause.
Janet Keyser wrote on :
My doctor didn’t recommend that; I was curious. Thank you for your advice. I appreciate it very much. Janet
Staness Jonekos wrote on :
Ahhhh, got it. Hope the information helped with your decision. Lots of other ways to get rid of those miserable hot flashes. HT is the number choice doctors prescribe if you are a good candidate, Remifemin (black co-hosh) another popular non-hormonal option for mild to moderate hot flashes, and lifestyle changes can bring you relief. Have a wonderful holiday weekend.
Janet Keyser wrote on :
Thank you, Staness. I hope your Easter is great, too!
Janet