NO..NO...NO....please dont!!!! As I sit here sicker than a dog..crying, wishing I never had a hysterectomy almost 6 years ago.
I had endometriosis and a few cysts, adenmyosis? whatever, it wasnt cancer or life threatening. My male doc said I will feel so much
better, just use a little natural hormones after and you will feel great! WRONG! I was ok for 8 months, then all heck broke loose..almost overnight. Had to go to the ER, thought I was having a stroke, SJogrens got 100% worse..think your dry now? just wait. Tried several kinds of hormones and all make me feel sicker. Some of us AI people just cant tolerate them. Been to at least 15 different doctors dealing with hormones etc. I have no hair, skin is like an 80 year old, face too (not kidding) teeth all falling apart..just found out I have osteoporisis on tuesday. I also cant take alot of the meds I was on before..having allergic reactions to everything. Have severe gastroparesis, stomach pain, neuropathy, migraines,more yeast problems all over, Developed POTS..have anxiety...depression, severe mood swings and allergies that I never had before..ughhhhh..my list goes on. They say even if you keep your ovaries, the ovaries will only work for so long after, then you will be in menopause..Instant menopause is not like a normal menopause either. Your body goes into a shock from lack of hormones.
My sjogrens and lupus causing so many problems now. Docs arent sure what to do with me now. Its just been a nightmare. But, not giving up.
Im not saying all this will happen to you..but, I myself, would not do it unless I had life threatening cancer.
Good luck with whatever you decide....I like SueAnn's suggestion? If it comes down to it, I would at least try and save the
ovaries.
Gursie