Question:
can anyone give my some insight into wls and its effects on menopausal symptoms?

i had a hysterectomy 6 yrs ago and went on HRT. i had wls 1 yr ago and at about 6mo. post op went off HRT due to the correlation with breast cancer(my mom died of breast cancer). i am now having trouble sleeping, very irritable and was wondering if this is menopause or depression or delayed menopausal symptoms from loss of fat or what? i am seeing my dr on tues. but wanted to see if anyone else has any experience with this.thanks. patsy in las vegas    — PATSY N. (posted on March 9, 2003)

March 9, 2003
Hi Patsy, you don't say if your overies were removed with the hysterectomy. If you still have your overies, you will go thru menopause. Good luck
   — barbara A.

March 9, 2003
Hi, I am almost 3 weeks post op. I had one ovary removed in 1993 and the other in 2000, due to cysts. After the 2nd one, I went on HRT. This past January, I spoke w/ my gyn and he said I could try weaning off the prempro then go onto Evista, which would help w/ most symptoms except for the flashes. Up until the WLS I was only having mild flashes and no other symptoms other than I felt myself being a little short tempered, but was able to catch myself from inflicting this on others. At the hospital I was convinced my flashes were intensifying, but it turned out to be extreme heat in the rooms. I am now back to where I was before the surgery but after the HRT was discontinued. I honestly don't see a major change. By the way, I was not exhibiting any menopausal symptoms before my ovaries were removed.
   — Fixnmyself

March 10, 2003
Patsy, This could be me writing your question except for the time difference! I had a hysterectomy 3 and a half years ago and wls 7 months ago. I have tried three times to go off HRT but between the hot flashes, difficulty sleeping, and irritability, I have given up each time. My mom & grandmom both had breast cancer, blessfully my mom is still alive. I wish I had some great answer for you, but I really don't. I am hoping to wean down eventually to no HRT but have decided to wait until my body stabelizes from the wls before I try again. It seems to me the menopause symptoms are much stronger and sever since wls. If you get any great answers let me know!
   — Tami D.