So (as a lot of you know) I had one ovary removed end of Jan. Up to then I hadn't had any peri symptoms (that I knew of), I am 46 and had been on the minipill for 12 years, so no periods.
I started HRT (Evorel Sequi half patches) 10 weeks ago. And I stopped the minipill after 4 weeks.
I'm struggling with the HRT if I'm honest. I started taking it to help with the anxiety that came on within days of having my ovary removed. The ADs I've been on haven't worked, so I'm weaning off them.
Since starting the HRT I seem to have had more physical symptoms. I get hot down my back most of the day, and hot thighs at night (to the extent that I'm getting a heat rash), chills and fatigue to name a few.
Anyway, my Gynae said (at the time of the surgery), I wouldn't go into menopause as my remaining ovary would kick in.
So my question is - is there a way to work out if my other ovary is working, without coming off the HRT ?
The HRT won't stop me ovulating will it ? (I know the minipill can reduce ovulation, which is why I came off it).
I don't really want to come off the HRT without knowing whether my other ovary is working.
Anyone got any ideas ? Would the ovulation tests for fertility work ?
Thanks.
Pants.