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Post by omaklackey on Oct 13, 2009 10:48:30 GMT -5
So yet another menopause symptom:
Bladder issues...
I went online to hyster sisters and a HUGE number of them have bladder problems post hyster? Yet another thing to have to deal with! grr...
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Post by JC on Oct 13, 2009 17:52:53 GMT -5
So i was reading some research on hysterectomy's for women with endometriosis and a couple have stated that it's difficult to get funding approved because they are deemed "unnecessary." Isn't that f*ckn bullsh*t?? I read a study of three women that were followed up on after a hysterectomy for endometriosis and all three presented with what they call "malignant transformation." Here's the conclusion, probably nothing new to us but I'll keep researching!: The diagnosis of malignant transformation needs to be considered in women with a history of endometriosis and with long-term HRT use in whom a new pelvic lesion is detected. The risk of malignant transformation in women with endometriosis after pelvic clearance receiving HRT needs to be explored further. Basically it said that they found some increased risk for malignant transformation in women with endometriosis but need further study to prove it further. How sad that people can't get funding for this
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Post by JC on Oct 13, 2009 18:24:42 GMT -5
sorry that was probably no help at all. LOL It sounded a lot more interesting when I read the study but isolating the conclusion made it really lame.
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Post by omaklackey on Oct 15, 2009 13:39:39 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]Hot Flashes[/glow]
So I have discovered something interesting about this menopause symptom and if anyone else joins me here then they can share helpful hints for their hot flashes, etc too. My hot flashes are directly related to how much I drink. If I'm dehydrated they are much worse. If I get up and get an ICY cold drink while I'm hot flashing it settles it down really well. So lots of ICE water while menopausal will help and dont' get dehydrated at all!
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Post by bigal on Oct 15, 2009 19:22:30 GMT -5
Huh, that is interesting. So far the hot flashes are the only time I'm actually warm. We're keeping our house so chilly these days.
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Post by omaklackey on Oct 15, 2009 21:35:40 GMT -5
yeah I kind of figure going into winter hot flashing might not be a bad thing! It gets cold here!! I grew up on the coast of washington but spent four years in Alberta, CA and I still freeze all winter long. LOL
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Post by omaklackey on Oct 18, 2009 23:34:56 GMT -5
Menopause symptom: Vaginal Atrophy! [glow=red,2,300]The good news is frequent sex will help![/glow] ;D ;D ;D (what guy wouldn't love that news) Also vit. E suppositories, olive oil was suggested and aloe, for non-hormonal ideas. Hormonal ideas are premarin cream and progesterone cream (dr. lee, what your doctor doesnt tell you about surgical menopause)
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Post by omaklackey on Oct 21, 2009 11:32:49 GMT -5
HOT TAMALES!!! I'm glad its fall, I can't imagine flashing like this in the summer.
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Post by pamelaj on Oct 21, 2009 13:13:14 GMT -5
ok Karla...your scaring me now. Menopause only happens after a FULL hyster correct?
I alreasdy get the hot/cold flashes and i havent even had anything taken out yet
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Post by omaklackey on Oct 21, 2009 14:03:29 GMT -5
I also got menopauseal hot flashes before they are just a lot worse. However to answer your question... Yes you may very well experience menopause symptoms even if you keep your ovaries. The main blood flow is cut off during the hysterctomy and many peoples ovaries go to 'sleep' for several months, and some will cease to function in one to two years due to the blood supply being cut off. Many doctors don't realise this and blithly tell you that you won't have any problems and you'll just go along as normal until menopause. Assume you will be dealing with those symptoms and have a plan ready with your doctor. I am choosing not to do any HRTs but Lassy 74 who just had a hyster is taking them. So its a personal decision... whatever you do please stay on the board for those looking at trying the hyster. It would help others make the decision if they knew what they had to look forward to. Or the book from hyster sisters "welcome to the land of hyster" or their free booklet if you order something. Also the book "what your doctor doesn't tell you about surgical menopause" by dr. Lee but get the current updated book. The old one is okay but you have to wade through some heavy stuff.
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Post by bigal on Oct 24, 2009 16:27:02 GMT -5
Man, I sure have been getting the night sweats lately... Nothing during the day though. I can't wait for all the random pains to go away. 2.5 weeks down, I'm expecting at least 4 more to go til I feel more normal. I did keep my ovaries so only time with tell if they are working.
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Post by omaklackey on Oct 24, 2009 18:09:14 GMT -5
yeah, My pain is definetly less, but I sure do still have it! I'm really scared to by how much my endo grew in only four months.
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Post by bigal on Oct 25, 2009 19:15:03 GMT -5
Hey Karla, Just read my PM from you. Thank you for thinking about me. I tried to reply, but it's not letting me due to your guest status. I hope your bladder is getting better and I wish you well too. Take care!
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Post by omaklackey on Aug 27, 2010 16:57:08 GMT -5
More fun symptoms for the menopausal:
Cystocele and rectocele: caused mainly by the vaginal atrophy but a thinning of the linning/wall of the vagina which is caused by the loss of estrogen, which allows the bladder and rectum to fall into the vagina. Causes uncomfortable bulging, achy pelvis wall and a feeling like something is about to fall out. Fun times!
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Post by omaklackey on Sept 4, 2010 15:00:36 GMT -5
So I found this when I was doing a report on Menopause for school. Its an interesting little note on posssible causes of Hot flashes. Its from the Mayo Clinic:
"The exact cause of hot flashes isn't known, but the signs and symptoms point to factors affecting the function of your body's thermostat — the hypothalamus. This area at the base of your brain regulates body temperature and other basic processes. The estrogen reduction you experience during menopause may disrupt hypothalamic function, leading to hot flashes"
I just found it interesting...!
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