I am 23, and I had an oophorectomy (my ovary removed) about a month ago because of a 15cm ovarian cyst. I only had one ovary from birth so this procedure caused surgical menopause. (I still have my uterus.) Even though I am currently on Hormone Therapy (Vivelle dot 0.1mg 2x/week estrogen patches only for now), I am experiencing strange menopausal side effects like hot flashes, mood swings, and prolonged vaginal bleeding (10 days). I thought the estrogen would cut down some of these menopausal issues, and that I would only get my "period" when I take Prometrium 200mg #24 for 1-12 days every 1-3 months. I feel alone in this situation. Most people who have had an oophorectomy also had a hyst. Being so young, I am confused and can use some answers and support. Please respond if you have any answers or support...
2007-02-25 04:55:28 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Hey, girl. I feel your pain. I had a hyst and oophorectomy at 30. While my situation was a little different than yours, I still have the same symptoms you described.
It's unfortunate that there isn't more support for people like us. We're too young to fit into the "after-50" crowd, so there's really no support for us, that I've been able to find.
What I will say, though, is that a drug called Estratest has worked wonders for me. Because of the side effects, however, my doctor made me sign a release before he would prescribe more for me. Hormone Replacement Therapy has been thought to cause heart disease in women. As a result, my doctor, even though I signed the release, would only prescribe the medication at half the dose. :( So, I'm right back where I started, although a bit more comfortable.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-25 08:43:39 · answer #1 · answered by Sandy M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋