female only Menopause and VSG

[kelcath33 13]

So, how do I begin.... I'm 25 and going through menopause. Ovarian cancer has caused me to have several surgeries, the last of which removed what was left of my one remaining partial ovary. I had this removed when I had my VSG done. I've been losing weight very very very slowly, so I don't know if my hormones or lack thereof is messing with everything or not. I've been in another stall for the past 2 weeks. I have absolutely zero libido. Sex even hurts because I get so dry, no matter how much lubrication is added to the equation (sorry for any bad visuals lol). I'm on hormone replacement, but I still get hot flashes and horrible night sweats. My sleep is constantly interrupted, I don't remember the last time I had a decent night's sleep. I'm moody... I feel like a hot mess. Is there anyone out there that can relate?????

[kw2walker 211]

I can relate in that I have had two fibroid surgeries over the years which resulted in the need to have a UFE which has put me into menopause.

I have to wear my CPAP and on top of the sweating my evenings are not fun. It feels like the mask is sliding every.

I'm hoping the weight loss will help me sweat less. Time will tell after the surgery 7/22/13.

[TES 858]

I'm so sorry that you are going through this. Are you seeing a gyn and/or endocrinologist who can maybe help with some ideas to balance your hormones out? Maybe something for the vaginal dryness too.

[kelcath33 13]

@kw2walker, I find that it hinders my weight loss and makes me rather depressed. The WLS hasn't helped me in any regards with the hormones, only made things worse. TES, I asked my PCP about it, and she said she didn't feel comfortable giving me something and wants me to see a specialist, go figure. I have a follow-up with one of the endocrinologist/bariatric NPs this week, but I don't even know if that will be helpful or not. I feel like such a schmuck putting my boyfriend through this.

[Private Sleever 50]

Prior to surgery, I had no signs of menopause. However, 3 months out, hot flashes & night sweats started. I know I'm at that age, but didn't know if the hormonal changes from surgery pushed me faster. Doc says it didn't. Not everyone can take it, but I found major relief with Estroven max strength. I call it my miracle pill. Within 10 days, hot flashes & night sweats disappeared.

Had sleep apnea, Weight loss got rid of that too.

[kelcath33 13]

Is that a prescription or something I can get OTC?

[Private Sleever 50]

It''s OTC. I picked it up at CVS in the Vitamin isle.