Earlier this year, I found out I had an ovarian cyst by ‘accident' while having tests for other issues. Keyhole was planned and changed mid surgery when they found adhesions & scar tissue - so I have a large scar I wasn't expecting!
They removed both ovaries and my right fallopian tube (3 weeks ago); the left fallopian tube went 18 years ago in an ectopic pregnancy which caused adhesions and scar tissue which they also tried to remove/de-attach during the recent surgery.
I am 50, peri has been hovering for about 18 months, erratic periods, occasional (2-4 a month) hot flushes and a bit of dryness.
I had a heel bone scan 2 years ago with results of -1.5 & -1.6 which I was told was fine at the time but I now realise is less than ideal. Since then I have increased my calcium (I am dairy free) and exercise but I am wondering if I need a DEXA scan – my GP says no
I tried to discuss HRT
• pre-op and was told it would be prescribed it the day of the operation (it wasn't),
• then they said I would get it as I left the hospital (I didn't)
• and then that the consultant would ring me the next day (she didn't).
• the next option offered was to see my GP at 2 weeks post op – I saw the nurse who had never seen anyone with no ovaries and a uterus so wasn't sure what I should do; she said I HAD to have HRT, checked with the GP who said I didn't but wouldn't offer me any pros or cons to help me decide.
I have started Femigel – which re-appears in as a tablet shaped slimy lump in my knickers the next morning
Post-op? I am miserable, in pain and pissed off:
Well I would be!! (3 weeks 3 days post op) since the op I have had
• a chest infection (untreated I fought it off),
• a horrific throat infection or possibly an allergic reaction to something during the op? Antihistamines helped but the sores took ages to go & looked like chicken pox in my throat.
• a UTI which has had 2 weeks of antibiotics (cefalexin) and still not gone.
But on the plus side
• no significant increase in hot flushes, I've had 4
• only 2 night sweats (but they could have been infection related fever?)
But is that all Menopausal or just reaction to being poorly?
For general information I have CFS, FM, HM and fairly severe IBS which causes multiple vitamin deficiencies so I heavily supplement with B12 & D – and more normal doses of Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Methyl Folate, Iron, Potassium and Vitamin K
Over the last 18m owing to the supplements i have started cycling (electric bike), Yoga and Ballroom dancing - over they last 3 I have had to stop resentfully as my mobility decreased and pain increased
Help? What on earth do I do now? I am seeing the GP tomorrow morning and I feel a bit lost