WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 1998: Re: Surgical menopause, Hormone shock,

Re: Surgical menopause, Hormone shock,

From: Jean (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 14 May 1998 12:27:37 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 14 May 1998, sjb wrote: >
>I was wondering,... how many people go through surgical menopause and
>do not go on HRT?
>What would happen after two years?
>How much bone loss would you expect to happen?
>What condition (mental and phyical) would you expect the woman to be in
>after going that long without HRT?
>
>Also, if a 36 year old woman had a bone density scan of her hip
>measuring -1.25 - How would that compare to the average age women? Would
>that be the same denisty as you would see in a healthy 80 year old
>woman?

Hi SJB: I had a TAH/BSO last June due to severe endometriosis. I have not at this point begun HRT. My doctor advised going 3-6 mos without, and that was fine with me. My "surgical menopause" has been a breeze. I have very few "hot flashes", sleep well, no night sweats, etc. I almost feel apologetic for not having all the awful things happen that I expected. The negatives are: vag dryness (use lubricants), PMS symtoms (use St Johns Wort and this seems to really help, so they are not a problem for me now); sexually, I feel great; I know this is personal - but my orgasms aren't as intense as they were before, but they're still there, God bless 'em, so no problem. I am hesitating to begin HRT because I do feel so good - I know that HRT is the best prevention for osteo and prevention of heart attacks, but I feel so good that I don't want to go there yet. I also take Calcium plus Vitamin D daily, try to have a good balanced diet, and I exercise at least 4x a week (power circuit aerobics, light weights, walking or bike - I mix 'em up). I have also been introducing more soy products into my diet. There is no history of osteoporosis in my family, so I have that on my side. Coronary problems are another thing - HOWEVER, my parents were both moderately overweight, did not exercise and smoked, so I think that must factor in there somewhere. I know that I am doing all I can to stay healthy and I do feel very fortunate to be going through the "pause" so well. Anyway - this is my own experience, so I thought I would pass it along. I can't answer the other questions you have, but I too am interested in the answers to your other questions (I too wonder how my regime measures up in the fight against osteoporosis). I am sure someone else on this fine forum will offer you more info. All the best, Jean

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