Looking for 1y+ post-op experiences
I had a hysterectomy with ovaries removed in June of last year, and I'm interested in others' experiences one year out.
I have been on HRT since surgery, starting with the 0.075 2x weekly patch. Physical recovery was smooth, and I cannot recommend pelvic floor therapy enough. I started about 2 months post-op, did 12 weeks, and continue the exercises at home even now. My core feels stronger than ever.
A few months in, I started having brief anxiety episodes with no identifiable trigger. Nothing dramatic, just a spike of panic which would subside by itself or if I move around a bit. My wonderful gyn suggested an increase in estrogen dosage to see if that was the issue. I tried the 0.1 patch for about 2 months, saw no difference, and have just gone back to 0.075.
I continue to have these panicky moments but no other symptoms - no hot flashes, no mood swings (if anything I'm much more even keeled). Both my Vitamin D and ferritin levels are well within normal range.
Is this just my body & specifically the nervous system getting used to a new normal? I have heard it takes some time to recover from a hysterectomy.