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Has anyone had an endometrial ablation and it caused low estrogen? What did you experience? I had one a few months ago and I haven’t felt right since, I got an infection which I called my doctor 3 times about and ended up in the ER, I’ve been experiencing severe mood swings, hot flashes, bouts of crying, weight loss, etc. both my primary and ob have said I’m too young for low estrogen (I’m 35) and never did any tests to confirm or deny I’ve booked an appointment with a new doctor but that’s not until April, I feel like I’m going out of my mind, I’ve never had anything issues like this before the surgery.

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer]

🤔 I found this, you may find it interesting.

The effect of hysterectomy and endometrial ablation on follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels up to 1 year after surgery.

Derksen JG1, Brölmann HA, Wiegerinck MA, Vader HL, Heintz AP.

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Abstract

OBJECTIVES:

In this study the hypothesis was tested, that in premenopausal patients FSH-levels would rise after 'simple hysterectomy'. As endometrial ablation is not supposed to compromise ovarian bloodflow, there would be no such change in ablated patients.

METHODS:

Between January 1995 and April 1996, consecutive premenopausal patients with dysfunctional uterine bleeding who were scheduled for hysterectomy or endometrial ablation were asked to participate in the study. Bloodsamples were drawn before surgery, six weeks, six months and one year after surgery. FSH and oestradiol (E2) were assayed. In all patients data about length and weight were collected to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI). Every visit patients filled in a questionnaire, containing questions about typical climacteric complaints, combined in a five-point scale.

RESULTS:

Except for a significant difference in preoperative FSH-level between both groups, there were no significant differences regarding age, Body Mass Index (BMI), oestradiol (E2) or the percentage of women with vasomotor complaints. Compared to the preoperative starting level, six weeks, six months and one year after surgery a significant rise in serum FSH in the hysterectomy group, as well as in the ablation group was found. However there was no significant difference in FSH increase between both groups. One third of the patients in both groups had typical climacteric complaints as flushing and nocturnal sweating.

CONCLUSIONS:

Assaying serum FSH-levels before and after uterine surgery and comparing hysterectomized patients and patients after endometrial ablation, we found a significant rise in FSH-level up to one year after surgery in both groups postoperatively, indicating impaired ovarian function. There was no difference in FSH-levels between both groups. Therefore major uterine surgery (hysterectomy, ablation) may prelude an earlier onset of menopause.

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[Hidden in reply to wobblybee]

Thank you for this info, I’ve been doing so much research lately because my doctor refuses to do any tests and just tries to refer me to a counselor and put me on antidepressants which I tried and it made me worse, granted I do show classic signs of depression and anxiety but I also have the signs of low estrogen (tenderness in breasts, vaginal dryness, and hot flashes) and those symptoms are more prominent than those in depression and anxiety.

[Mia51]

Hi ,I’m not a dr, but no wonder you are having mood swings,anger etc.If you have low oestrogen that causes those feelings.Oestrogen is called the happy hormone.When you’re in the menopause you stop producing that hormone over time and it’s hell.I wish you didn’t have to wait so long for help...can’t you push it?

[Hidden in reply to Mia51]

I was able to get an appointment today @ 4 and I just hope I can get some answers so I don’t feel like I’m going crazy anymore

[Mia51 in reply to Hidden]

Good to hear,and remember push for help.❤️

[Hidden in reply to Mia51]

So after my appointment and lots of tears the official diagnosis is early on set menopause/low estrogen, I’m now prescribed a mood stabilizer and estrogen cream and the doctor is hopeful that I’m a few weeks I’ll be back to feeling myself again

[Mia51 in reply to Hidden]

Really glad you got sorted with the doctor ❤️