Fatigue Fatigue during surgical menopause is a life changing experience that catches many women off guard, especially when the reasons for having the surgery to begin with, were to make you feel better, not worse!! Unlike natural menopause, surgical menopause occurs when medical procedures like an oophorectomy are done to remove the ovaries. When the…
Hot flashes in surgical menopause were not a symptom I thought I would experience so soon. Honestly? I wasn’t expecting any of the side effects of surgical menopause or induced menopause to hit so quickly. I also wasn’t given any advice about the menopausal symptoms or risk factors. I definitely wasn’t told about the increased risk of…
A Guide to Recovery & Wellness Did you know that approximately 600,000 hysterectomies are performed annually in the United States, with many leading to surgical menopause? The journey through surgical menopause is unique for every woman – but you’re not alone! This guide will show you what you need to know about thriving in life…
Natural Menopause VS Surgical Menopause: Understanding The Differences Surgical menopause, also known as induced menopause or medical menopause, refers to the cessation of ovarian function that happens as a result of surgery, such as the removal of both ovaries (bilateral oophorectomy) or the removal of the uterus (hysterectomy) and both ovaries before natural menopause takes…
my Surgical Menopause Blog: What To Expect From Me Navigating surgical menopause with courage and grace isn’t the easiest thing to do. This blog was born out of my frustration about it. Did you know that only about 20% of doctors are trained about menopause in general and that even includes gynecologists! Wow!! First things…
