Hyperthyroidism & hysterectomy - Hysterectomy Message Board

Sophie's Mom · 07-13-2005, 09:19 AM

I have Grave's and yesterday my Gyn recommended I have a complete hysterectomy. I am concerned about my already dysfunctional hormones getting worse. Would like to hear from other women who have Grave's and have had a hysterectomy. What happened? Are you feeling better or worse?

AprilPow · 07-13-2005, 09:28 AM

Hi, I have Graves..not hysterectomy though. Did you post this on the Thyroid boards?

Is your Graves Disease controlled or managed at this point?

Sophie's Mom · 07-13-2005, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AprilPow

Hi, I have Graves..not hysterectomy though. Did you post this on the Thyroid boards?

Is your Graves Disease controlled or managed at this point?

No to both. I am new to this whole message board thing. So I wasn't aware of the thyroid board. I had previously had treatment for Grave's, the last medication being for symptoms resulting from Grave's and not the Thyroid itself.

SandraM · 08-06-2005, 09:04 AM

Well I have hypothyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and hypocalcemia. I had those since my surgery in 1985 when I was 29. I was about 34 when I had my hysterectomy. They did leave my ovarys in at that time. I had no trouble at all in any way with the thyroid etc or from the hysterectomy. Just get your labwork done regularly and you will probably have no troubles.

happyelf · 08-06-2005, 09:18 PM

My mom has graves disease-since 1983 at age 49. Had a hysterectomy in 1987(or '88)and has had no problem since...She takes premarin and I think synthroid. She has bloodwork regularly...She can usually tell on her own if she needs to have it done sooner than scheduled--she feels "off" she says and knows she needs her med adjusted. She's very happy she had it done and has had no trouble at all--she'll be 71 in Sept. Good luck to you!!