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Re: post-hysterectomy
From: D.N. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 10:30:28 -0600 (CST)
It is not unusual for ovaries to just temporarily (not permanently) shut
down or not function completely right after surgery. Then after a
little bit of time, they resume full function. I would be the first to
agree that ovaries don't usually shut down forever- I have ovarian
remnant syndrome (just a small piece of an ovary left) it is still
works.
Best wishes,
D.N.
At Wed, 19 Feb 2003, anonymous wrote:
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>At Tue, 18 Feb 2003, D.N. wrote:
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>>Hi,
>>
>>I am not a doc, but I have had a hysterectomy. I lost quite a bit of
>>weight after my hyst because of complications that caused major fluid
>>shifts. You need to contact your doc and let them know. Fifteen pounds
>>in a week sound like fluid loss, but you should check it out with your
>>doc.
>>
>>Also, you should not try to lose any weight for at least 8 weeks
>>post-op. Your body needs extra energy and protein in order to heal
>>properly. My guess is that your ovaries will kick back in soon. They
>>tend to shut down temporarily after a hyst.
>>
>>I hope this info helps.
>>Best wishes,
>>D.N.
>
>I with most the above, but I disagree that the ovaries have shut down.
>I've also had a hysterectomy, and based on what I've read it's unusual
>for the ovaries to shut down.
>
>Some women have menopausal symptoms, but it's more often related to
>anxiety.
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