Hello wise ones,
Wondering if anyone has had similar and if they can shine a light on what I can do to help.
I had an oophorectomy 4 nearly 5 weeks ago (removing both ovaries and tubes). I’m on Anastrozole and ribociclib. On about 6th or 7th cycle of Ribo now I think. Ovaries were shut down over a year with Zolodex till I had my op.
Before my op I remember feeling on a night like I couldn’t empty my bladder properly. Not all the time. Just the odd occasion. Like there’s a little drip. Sometimes I can force a little more out but never feel done. Often in the day i don’t notice as much.
Since my op ive been ok. But last few days ive started getting period pains and then lower back aches. All just numb aches. So I thought maybe urine infection. Went to acute assessment for checks. Dip test showed blood and white blood cells so possibly fighting infection. Bloods all fine. They’ve given me 3 days of antibiotics and waiting for results of urine sample that’s been sent off.
Back and period pains have eased but I think the emptying of bladder is getting worse.
I have had intercourse since my op but just once and about a week before symptoms started.
I don’t know where to start with querying. Is it from the op, have I done too much since (really tried not to). Is it ribo or is this just a fun symptom of menopause???
Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated.
thank you!!!