A member asked:

9 weeks ago had ovaries removed. tried 2 types of estrogen but really bad anxiety attacks, crying and depression. what can i do? can't antidepressants.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ovarian removal: Most likely you'll be having hot flashes and other signs of estrogen deficiency. Your gyn physician can work with you to relieve this -- please continue! i'm not sure why you say you can't take antidepressants? Some of the ssri's (like Effexor (venlafaxine) and paxil, etc) are known to help with hot flashes. If you have anxiety & depression also, these may help you in more than one way.

Answered 6/25/2014

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