Thank you for accepting me to the forum.
My menopause started apx 8 years ago, on and off sweats, along with the other cocktail of niceties that go with the menopause. Like everyone, Ive had a tough time! Suffering the beast and scared to take HRT which might help.
Prior to the menopause I had an endometrial eblation, which solved one issue but crippled me each month and at this time I was on the edge of a hysterectomy. So when the periods stopped I was super happy - be careful what you wish for!
So no periods for ages and I then started spotting. Within 2 weeks I was screened and under GA having a Hystoscopy. I am so relieved to have been given the all clear, nothing sinister was found and no need to go back to clinic. Since the op (Monday) its been a blur, and come Friday I lost my memory until the following day. I woke in blind panic not knowing what had happened to me; even scared my other half.
I have been clear no HRT , Ive told all professionals. Upon discharge form hospital I have been given Olvestin for two weeks and then twice weekly. I was really upset it was HRT but started to use it as the Dr said it was to help heal the operation, along with helping dryness and thiness of the womb. I don't blame the Dr in the slightest, she was doing what is in my interest.
Today I visited the GP, floods of tears - all he said is 'how are you'. My goodness I am not in control of myself. Dr thinks its the GA that caused my current mood and is going to monitor, I have a review next week.
Ive battled and so far conquered the menopause, not a saint but scared of the side effects of HRT. Should I give in and take HRT if the mood subsides? Should I continue to Olvestin? I feel the lowest ever and scared how I am going to come out of this.
So where do I go now? I feel I have gone backwards in regards to menopause symptoms of mood swings, being a blub, not being in control.
I am going to continue reading other posts on this site to see how everyone is managing.