How have people dealt with menopausal symptoms following ovary removal? Did you use alternative therapies/medicine or HRT?
Hi maccy, i had operation in aug and as yet am not using anything as im having mastectomy in feb but as soon as that’s done i will def use hrt. i accept this is not for everyone but i will be able to have it. at the moment i use red clover for flushes and night sweats and 5htp for tearfullness. they dont 100% work though and everyday is different. I have faulty brca2 and surgeons etc are happy o give me hrt after op. love lainey xx
Hi maccy
Like Lainey I too am BRCA2; and I use HRT. My consultant has put me on Tibolone, which is meant to be relatively safe for gene carriers.
There is so much more to the menopause than hot flushes, such as bone loss, heart disease, and body shape/image that it is worth looking into all possibilities.
A good website I have found is Menopause Matters - its generally for older ladies going through natural menopause - but they have some good pdf publications on all aspects of the menopause.
I also visit the Daisy network site - which is for young menopause ladies, but is more about fertility issues.
best wishes
Jane