Can You Get Severe Fatigue Or Breathlessness During The Onset Of The Menopause?
December 10, 2009 by Lynn
Filed under Menopause Symptoms
I had a hysterectomy in December. I still have my ovaries,but lately, my hair seems drier and thinner. I also have this overwhelming tiredness during the day, and breathlessness.
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Hi!
I hope you’ll check with your health care provider about these symptoms. While they may be related to a surgically induced menopause, they may also be a symptom of another condition or conditions. As women enter menopause, they may begin to experience several symptoms typically associated with the changes that are taking place in their bodies. These symptoms include:
Hot flashes. This is a feeling of warmth in the face, neck or chest that ranges from mild to severe. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), about 85 percent of women approaching or going through menopause have hot flashes.
Night sweats (evening versions of “hot flashes”) and difficulty sleeping. Lack of sleep can contribute to women feeling tired, stressed or tense.
Changes in vaginal tissue, including thinning, dryness, itchiness or burning. In some cases, sex may become painful (dyspareunia) due to decreased vaginal secretions.
Thinning of bones. Known as osteoporosis, this condition can lead to a reduction of bone mass that reaches 20 percent in some women. As a result, menopausal and postmenopausal women are susceptible to fractures of the hip, spine, wrist and other bones. In some cases, osteoporosis can lead to loss of height.
Abnormal vaginal bleeding or “spotting.” This is a common sign of menopause. However, women who have not had a period for 12 consecutive months should see a physician if they experience spotting, as this can sometimes be a sign of other conditions, such as:
Cancer
Side effects of using birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy
Hormonal imbalance
Noncancerous growths in the lining of the uterus, such as fibroids
Mood changes. These changes can include mood swings, depression and irritability. Some researchers believe these emotions are a result of changes in the brain caused by a decrease in estrogen. Others think menopausal symptoms such as sleep problems, hot flashes and fatigue cause the feelings. Still others maintain that a combination of these factors is probably responsible.
Urinary problems. These may include leaking, burning or pain when urinating (dysuria) or urgency. Leakages may also occur during sneezing, coughing or laughing. An increase in urinary tract infections (UTIs) is also associated with menopause as a result of a thinning of the urethra that happens at this time.
Other symptoms may occur, also. You can read more about them at this medically-reviewed site – an excellent one!http://obgyn.health.ivillage.com/menopau…
Feel better : )
Fatigue possibly, breathlessness unlikely. Add in your hair symptom and I suggest you go see your GP for a check up including blood tests. Top of the list would be a check on your thyroid function.
Hi there i had a hysterectomy about 2 years ago they also took my ovaries I felt very tired for a while afterwards this is because a hysterectomy is classed as major surgery.You say you are feeling ver breathless this might have something to do with you blood so please get to see your GP ASAP it is better to be safe than sorry.You will be having hot flushes please try Black Chosh is brilliant takes them away Good Luck and Health once again please go to GPs