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Welcome to my Surgical Menopause Blog
My Mission: Surgical Menopause Education
Educating myself and other women about surgical menopause, specifically those of us who can’t take HRT, either because of a cancer diagnosis or by choice.
There is life during and after surgical menopause!!!
600,000
Hysterectomies Performed Per Year
300,000
Oophorectomies Performed Per Year
300,000
Women In Surgical Menopause Per Year
Surgical Menopause Changed Everything!
November 2019, I had a hysterectomy to remove my uterus that contained the fibroids that were causing me so much pain and bleeding.
At my post op appt. I was diagnosed with LGESS, (low grade endometrial stromal sarcoma,) and in December of that same year, I had surgery again. This time to have an oophorectomy.
Within an hour of my ovaries being removed, along with everything else, I had my first hot flash. This was the beginning of my 5+ year journey of surgical menopause!
Surgical Menopause
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Healthy Aging
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Cancer Diagnosis?
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Empowering Women Through Surgical Menopause & Aging
Empowering women through surgical menopause and beyond.
Thriving Without HRT
Some of us cannot use HRT, either by choice or because of a medical issue. I’ll explore hormone-free ways to help us live better!
Eating Healthy
I’ll go over different types of foods and share recipes that are not only tasty but good for you.
Exercise
I’ll show you how I’m losing weight
Meet the Woman Behind the Women’s Health Blog
Debbie is dedicated to helping women navigate menopause with health and empowerment.
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“Coping with Surgical Menopause Anxiety”
Introduction It’s no wonder why women have trouble coping with surgical menopause anxiety. There are many symptoms and women are given little information. Natural menopause typically happens at age 51…
Symptoms After Surgical Menopause: What They Don’t Tell You!
I’ll never forget the advice that I received from my doctor about the symptoms after surgical menopause. When I had my hysterectomy/oophorectomy, I was told to “lube, lube, lube.” Yep!!…
Menopause and Oral Health: Key Concerns For Women
Introduction I was shocked to learn just how many women were unaware of the issues concerning surgical menopause and oral health. Shocked but not surprised. Natural menopause typically happens somewhere…