For people who have had a hysterectomy

Or anyone who knows about this subject

Did you notice your moods decreasing afterwards? I have been having the worst mood swings for awhile and I think it’s PMDD related but my moods in general have just sucked. I am in the process of getting a hysterectomy. I called my doctor and am just waiting to figure out insurance issues.

But I feel like the hysterectomy is even more crucial for me then my top surgery was. Yeah my chest was giving me extreme dysphoria. But my hormones are getting really messed up to the point where I sometimes lose control. It’s been kinda unsettling how pissed off I’ve been getting this past week.

I haven't had my uterus removed, just 1 ovary because it had a dangerous cyst on it. But I'm posting to suggest that you ask your question on the Women board, just because maybe more women will see it.

Having a hysterectomy is like instant menopause and all that goes with it.

I had one many years ago still have one ovary which is temperamental at best. Have you tried taking supplements to help with the mood swings? I use a herb called “Menopause Support” by the herbal brand NOW. It does help some, I’m older in age and can’t take things like estrogen tablets (doc says possible cancer risk due to age) so I’m using the herbals.

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Originally Posted by Sometimes psychotic Having a hysterectomy is like instant menopause and all that goes with it.

That's what my sister experienced after her hysterectomy. Also, hysterectomies do increase risk of cardiac problems.

I have a phone call with my gynecologist on Wednesday. To talk about things. Not sure exactly what she’ll ask. I’ll probably just tell her I still deal with bad PMDD every month, mood swings, stomach pain, and cramps and tell her I absolutely don’t want kids and also ask how to get insurance to pay for it.

I thought this would be easier than getting my top surgery done. Now I’m not too sure.

Would this be part of transitioning, removing the uterus? I doubt they’d do a removal and pay for it because you have all kind of symptoms and don’t want kids. It’s a serious surgery and they will not do it for those reasons you mentioned. If it’s something to be done as transitioning it might be different?

um hysterectomies dont decrease your moods afterwards. it increases your moods because you go through menopause.

there are different kinds of hysterectomies. I had to have a radical hysterectomy after my 4th child due to severe unstoppable hemorrhaging and cervical cancer. A radical hysterectomy is the removal of the cervix, womb, falopian tubes and ovaries. (the whole factory is removed)

the other two types of hysterectomy is partial and total. in partial they only remove the womb, and leave the cervix, falopian tubes and ovaries. in total hysterectomy they remove the cervix and the womb and leave the falopian tubes and ovaries.

PMDD is not one of the medical approved reasons for having a hysterectomy here where I am. here hysterectomies are done due to health problems like cancer, polyps.

its also not done as a birth control anymore. for birth control surgery they "tie" the tubes (sever the falopian tubes so that the ovaries no longer can send eggs down the tube to the womb)

after a hysterectomy you will have hot flashes like you have never had before. you will have erratic mood swings (one moment you will be happy and the next cry over the least little things, the next want to rip right in to someone, something out of total rage. over things that ordinarily wouldnt bother you), many gain weight, many after a hysterectomy have UTI issues and have to have another surgery to "tack" the bladder up into correct position.

some people have to be on the pill even though they no longer have a womb and periods, this is called hormone therapy for regulating the body. some people end up on herbal medicines for the rest of their lives after a hysterectomy.

this is just a quick overview based on what I went through and the information I received for prep of my surgery.

my suggestion is to schedule an appointment with your doctor and talk with them about your PMDD problems and why you want to have a hysterectomy. they can tell you what procedures your location does and for what reasons, and which one is best for you, and which post surgery medication you may have to be on the rest of your life if any is needed.

They absolutely would not remove uterus as birth control method and because someone is cramping etc OP is transitioning so that’s the reason for hysterectomy. I think the issue is insurance coverage. I don’t know if insurance covers transitioning surgeries

So Sorry that you're struggling! i feel like talking with your doctors and/or ginecologist about this may be ideal as they will most likely have some insight on this. Sorry i don't have many useful things to say but i am wishing you the BEST of Luck with your surgery! Sending many safe, warm hugs to BOTH you, @Mountaindewed, your Family, your Friends and ALL of your Loved Ones! Keep fighting and keep rocking NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, OK?!

My insurance paid completely for my top surgery besides a $340 copay. It was a very involved one but they still paid for it. I live in a good state regarding trans rights and my insurance isn’t bad either.

Thanks for the replies.

She said it’s like a pretty big deal to get one and you need 2 psychiatrists to sign off that you are absolutely sure you want it done and you won’t change your mind. She said with my autism diagnosis and other mental health issues it might be even more difficult for them to know that I am absolutely sure I don’t want kids. She said she can’t do it since I’ll need the trans services and support that she is not familiar with. and She refereed me to one of the big hospitals that have trans centers and support. We are moving away from these hospitals in a few months and my mom is pretty stubborn when it comes to driving long distances. So I’m not sure what to do. There is a hospital where I’m moving to that does surgeries but I looked online and I couldn’t find exactly what I was looking for. But I’ll probably just wait until I move to talk to my new medical and mental health team.

I’m not exactly surprised or disappointed that this is so difficult. A lot of trans guys don’t get the full surgery because of costs and other similar issues I’m having.

A hysterectomy won't improve your mood swings. Essentially you will go into immediate menopause. As someone who is in menopause, trust me, that comes with a whole additional/different set of symptoms.

I had my cervix and uterus removed 12 years ago when I was 42. It was great. No more PMS, no more cramping and bleeding. My sister had an ooferectomy. They just removed her ovaries because she is BRACA 1 gene mutation. She has the hormone pellets inserted in her glute. She has not mood swings or any issues.