Hysterectomy and mental health

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I’m trying to make my mind up about having a hysterectomy for heavy periods.

It would be a straight forward decision but it is complicated by the fact that I have bipolar disorder.

My consultant believes it won’t be possible to leave my ovaries in so I will go into instant menopause.

I’m worried that it will have a negative affect on my mental health. I’m approaching the age where I will probably become menopausal anyway and my consultant believes have a very controlled menopause will actually be better than going through it naturally. I’m just very unsure though.

Would anyone be willing to share their experiences

I am thinking about the same thing. PMDD and ADHD. Has anyone ever had this covered by insurance? I think if you are womb free you don't need the progesterone part afterwards so the benefits of oestrogen and lack of mood swings... it's very tempting.

Hi also want a hysterectomy and have ADHD and PMDD also Adenymyosis and just fed up at 48 to be constantly dreading half of the month and trying HRT has made it worse, I presume the progesterone. Would be so grateful for any advice please 🙏

Hi I want a hysterectomy and have ADHD and PMDD also Adenymyosis and just fed up at 48 to be constantly dreading half of the month and trying HRT has made it worse, I presume the progesterone. Would be so grateful for any advice please 🙏

@Pattymc1 Start your own (new) thread to get replies as this is about something a bit different.

Sorry