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Rock bottom following surgical menopause

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Greaselightening · 02/11/2024 11:28

I had a hysterectomy in February for Adenomyosis and Fibroids. They said I didn't have Endo following a laparoscopy, mri and ultrasound. I have always had very painful periods and ovulation pains. Scans have always been clear. My pelvic pain has been considerably worse the past 3 years. Last year I was put on Prostap and add back hrt. The hrt flared the pain up so much, that I was signed off.Fast forward to now. I was painfree following the hysterectomy but the menopausal symptoms were brutal. I was started on Estrogel. The pain returned 6 weeks later. Severe pelvic and leg nerve pain. Gynae then said it must be microscopic endo as my pain is receptive to Estrogen and was switched to Tibilone. This helped slightly and reduced the pain but didn't help the menopausal symptoms. I have seen a private menopause specialist who has started me on Lenzetto (as it is weaker) and progesterone.
A month later and my menopausal symptoms are much worse. I am so anxious, panicky and am still having the pain. My mood is very low. Ive been signed off work and am rock bottom. I can't do this anymore but also feel bad as work have been so supportive.
Thanks, if you got this far 🥺

OP posts:
U13579 · 02/11/2024 18:36

Sorry I am not experienced with full on menopause but could uou ask if they will consider pregabalin for you? I don't know if it would be of use but it would tackle the pain and the anxiety panic if you are struggling with hormonal treatments perhaps? Or amitriptyline might be of help too. Really sorry you are going through this.

nowtygaffer · 04/11/2024 14:54

Hi OP there is a Facebook group for women in surgical menopause that you may find helpful.

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