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A member asked:

Is it normal to feel zombie tired after a total hystorectomy and ovaries removed? im on estrogen.

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: That is very common and may take several weeks to resolve.

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/22/2017

5.2k views

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