At Fri, 3 Jan 2003, Julia wrote:
>
>I had my hyster almost five years ago at the age of 26 after the birth
>of my last child. Doctors don't seem to tell you what happens to a
>woman after a hyster and I have done more research than I think they
>have. :)
>
>I had a complete hysterectomy after my uterus ruptured, but they were
>able to save my ovaries. However, I have read that after a few years
>without meses, that the ovaries start to atrophe (sp?) stop working
>basically and that many women will go into pre-mature menopause.
>
>My question: Have any of you experienced that or had other hormone
>related problems because of the hyster--such as cycts, back problems
>that sort of thing. Since my hyster, I had almost chronic back pain,
>had PCOS and bad cramping. just like menstration. I know some is
>caused from adhesions, to which I am doing accupressure to help with
>(not me, chiropracter is :)
>
>Sometimes I feel so moody and broken down. I know it has to do with
>being in pain all the time, but I wonder if I am starting into
>peri-menopause.
>
>Anyone with suggestions or advice, please let me know.
>
>Thanks,
>Julia