Surgical induced menopause and hot flushes
Hi All, I had a lumpectomy in March followed by radiation therapy. At 53 I still had fully functioning ovaries with no signs of menopause so I had the choice of medical or surgical induction of menopa...
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From what I've read it seems that many of we older ladies who started a natural menopause and then had the rest of our hormones shut down through chemo or chemical blockers are having an easier time of it than the younger women who are suddenly plunged into menopause before their time. I had an early menopause at 46 (runs in the family) and struggled with hot flushes for a good year or so. I then took HRT until my breast cancer diagnosis 12 months ago. 10 years post menopause and after a year on Arimidex I have less hot flushes than I did at 46. As if breast cancer alone isn't terrible enough, turning off a woman's hormones overnight just tops it off. Sending best wishes to all those struggling. Jane xx