I'm 58 years old and had a hysterectomy when I was 30. Can I still have menopause ?
Yes you can. Having a hysterectomy can cause you to go into menopause. My best friend is 35 and had a hysterectomy last year and she has hot flashes.
Can this be a contributing factor to the dry mouth?
Yes, if all they took was your uterus and you still have your ovaries. Your ovaries are still producing hormones. Even though you are not bleeding anymore, your ovaries will eventually start the decline in hormone production at which point you will enter menopause. Medically speaking, they say that after you have a hysterectomy you usually achieve menopause in 3-5 years. Having a hysterectomy will automatically get the wheels rolling in that direction. You will continue to have menopausal symptoms and probably even more so now since they removed the uterus. Hope this helps.
I got this from a menopause website: I get dry eyes.
When women go through the menopause, they experience significant hormonal changes. In simple terms, as oestrogen drops, this reduces moisture in the mucous membranes. This is why many women who experience a dry mouth can also experience dry eyes.
I don't get dry eyes. But boy this dry mouth is brutal. And everyday. Does Anyone have this chronic issue?
I had it for a short time, later it became my eyes. I just kept drinking water then started chewing gum which was suggested by doctor.
Yes thank you. But I'm 58 years old.
Didn't you go into early menopause after getting your ovaries taken out? Most women experience it immediately following surgery. My mom went through it at 59 after having a hysterectomy in her 40's. She was put on HRT pills to regulate with her hormonal fluctations. If you're experiencing hormonal fluctuations why don't you go see your gynecologist rather than to be asking in a forum that can't provide you with answers to your questions? Just wondering.
I'm only 42. I had one of my ovaries removed at age 26. I started having symptoms immediately after surgery. My older sister is 47 and is already done. She hasn't had a period in almost 14 months. So age really doesn't factor in. When your body decides it's time then that's when it happens.
Thank you for sharing. Was your dry mouth as bad as mine where I can't function?
I have yet to see anyone like me. It's totally altered my life. How long did yours last? And we're yourr saliva glands working? I'm at my wits ends with this. Any cure for this?
I had hot flashes. But it wasn't so bad.
Have you tried the gum? I was also given a mouth wash to help promote more saliva. It didn't last long because I was at my doctors like every week with something new.
Hi Estrella,
Didn't they start you on premarin or another hormone right away back then? I had a complete hyst at 33...61 now, and they put me on immediatley, right in the hospital, and been on since. In January, my GP decided she didn't want me on them, tried going off...no way that worked...started going through meno, went back on them, and ok now. Won't do that again!!! LOL That was a living hell! There are women in their 80's still on them, and I will be one of them!!! No need to go through that!!!
Are you on medications? A lot of meds can cause dry mouth. I also have Sjogren's and Lupus, and especially Sjogren's Syndrom causes dry mouth, and the saliva glands get involved. My glands get very swollen at times, also get hard...right now I can massage them...it's painful, but it breaks things up in there. Some time we have to have what they call stones removed from the glands, as they get so bad. NOT fun, but you might want to have that checked out. It is one of the effects of Sjogren's you could have it and not know it yet. I don't mean to frighten you, it's a auto-immune thing. Do you have any kind of arthritis? Something to look into maybe? Aside from meno, the dry eyes, and mouth can also be a sign of the Sjogren's, especially if your glands are an issue. For most people, that is all it is. I just happen to be one of the un-lucky ones, with much more advanced issues.
I had a partial one, I still have my ovaries, and no i never had meds for the hormonrs. My only problem is the chronic dry mouth i'm going through
Yes I'v tried everything. It's s daily mission to live with this.
Awe, dont say you're unlucky. Is dry mouth cure able ? If caused by meds ?
Not so much, they have some things out you can buy, tooth paste, and mouth wash. I have tried everything I can find, and it will work for about 15-20 minutes, then it's over. Really, the only thing is sugarless gum, and water. So darn annoying!! You really have to stay on top of it, as you can really have a huge problem with your teeth. Without saliva, one can lose your teeth. We need the saliva to kill the bacteria, that is why I always at least have gum in my mouth! AND I floss like crazy!! My dentist calls me his Flossing Queen! LOL That is the only way to keep our teeth. A lot of people with Sjogren's end up losing their teeth. I refuse! LOL So, between me and my dentist, we are making sure! He says mine are in perfect condition, so I have to keep them that way. I see him twice a year.
Is yours as dibilating as mine? I can't work, got fired from my previous job because of my speach impediment (caused by dry mouth) is there an end to this?