Question 1

is insomnia common after a complete hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon: The sudden change in hormones can impact sleep.

Question 2

i had a hysterectomy in 2010 - with left oopherectomy.
i feel that it may be time for hormone replacement as i'm experiencing hot flushes and insomnia very badly in le last 2 to 3 months. kindly assist with recommendations?

Accepted Answer

See GYN MD: You need to see a GYN MD who can do a blood test to see if the remaining ovary is still functioning. If no,t hormone replacement therapy(HRT) can be initiated. If systemic HRT is given prior to the functioning remaining ovary ceasing natural production, it will "shut down" that production prematurely.

Question 3

in 2007 i had a full hysterectomy. since then i have had insomnia. i was prescribed the vivelle dot and ambien. i am using obamacare for health insurance. the only gynecologist i can go to is planned parenthood, who can not prescribe either of these medic

Accepted Answer

Primary care doctor: You need a local family doctor or general internal medicine doctor who can prescribe the controlled substance sleep meds.

Question 4

are the side effects for a partial hysterectomy the same as full (still have ovaries) ie;early onset of menopause, anxiety, depression, dizziness fatigue, insomnia, memory problems, mood swings, nervousness and etc. should i pay for a saliva testing (zrt)

Accepted Answer

See regular doctors: See regular doctors for hormonal symptoms, such as primary care doctors and endocrinologists. Non-MD&#x27;s and other &quot;practitioners&quot; may talk a good talk and offer some &quot;really interesting testing&quot;, but it&#x27;s best to stick with the real thing... see a regular MD.

Question 5

once a month my breast get tender and enlarged, bad insomnia, anxiety and diarrhea for 1 week. had partial hysterectomy 2007. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Ovaries : If you still have your ovaries these symptoms likely related to them.  You likely would have had these symptoms prior to your hysterectomy.

Question 6

i was 37 years old when i had a hysterectomy, 5 years ago. istill have hot flashes, anxiety and insomina. are hormone patches safer?

Accepted Answer

Depends: You  need  to  consult with your  md.  Taking  any  kind  of hormone  replacement  depends on  you  general  health ,  other  medical  conditions  and  reason  for  the hysterectomy.  It would  be  very common for  a 37 year old to  have these  symptoms after  having her ovaries  removed.  If  you are a good candidate  the  patch  may work well for you.

Question 7

i had a hysterectomy 7 years ago. i am 42 years old. i am having night sweats and trouble sleeping. do i need hormone replacement?  i have one ovary.

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Go and see an ob/gyn doctor.  Without a full history and physical exam and possible some lab tests, trying to make a diagnosis would only be guessing.  Please go and get better soon.

Question 8

how to know if i qualify for a hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: There is a very wide range of indications for any surgery including a hysterectomy.  I could not give you a definitive answer here - but if you are having gynecologic problems, your doctor will be able to answer your question very easily.

Question 9

what should i expect during and after hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

That depends: It depends on what type of hysterectomy you are having, meaning open, vs laparoscopic, vs robotic, vs vaginal and what the reason for the hysterectomy is. Also whether the ovaries are being removed at the same time. You will have some pain after that will be treated with pain meds. I have my patients chew gum ( sugarless) after, as this has been shown to help bowels return to normal faster.

Question 10

what do you advise if i'm too young to have a hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Unsure: There is no age that would be too young for a hysterectomy, depending on the indication for the hysterectomy.  while 40 is still young, it is not too young for a hysterectomy if you have appropriate indications for surgery - see your doctor or get a second opinion if you already have seen your doctor and that was what you were told.

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Is insomnia common after a complete hysterectomy?

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I had a hysterectomy in 2010 - with left oopherectomy. i feel that it may be time for hormone replacement as i'm experiencing hot flushes and insomnia very badly in le last 2 to 3 months. kindly assist with recommendations?

A member asked:

In 2007 i had a full hysterectomy. since then i have had insomnia. i was prescribed the vivelle dot and ambien. i am using obamacare for health insurance. the only gynecologist i can go to is planned parenthood, who can not prescribe either of these medic

A member asked:

Are the side effects for a partial hysterectomy the same as full (still have ovaries) ie;early onset of menopause, anxiety, depression, dizziness fatigue, insomnia, memory problems, mood swings, nervousness and etc. should i pay for a saliva testing (zrt)

A member asked:

Once a month my breast get tender and enlarged, bad insomnia, anxiety and diarrhea for 1 week. had partial hysterectomy 2007. what could this be?

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I was 37 years old when i had a hysterectomy, 5 years ago. istill have hot flashes, anxiety and insomina. are hormone patches safer?

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I had a hysterectomy 7 years ago. i am 42 years old. i am having night sweats and trouble sleeping. do i need hormone replacement? i have one ovary.

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How to know if i qualify for a hysterectomy?

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What should i expect during and after hysterectomy?

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What do you advise if i'm too young to have a hysterectomy?

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