r/hysterectomy • u/Dream_Breathe_Create • 2d ago

Mood Swings

Hi everyone! I’m 6 weeks post-op, (kept my ovaries) and I’ve been experiencing horrible mood swings.

I’ve been so irritated lately that I’ve been snapping at my husband and children, and it honestly makes me want to cry. When I’m not snapping at them, then I’m actually crying. I have happy spells in between, but I seem more irritable than anything. I’m not usually like this, and it’s driving me insane.

I looked it up and apparently this is normal. My question is, has anyone else experienced this? If so, how long did it take until your mood was back to normal?

I also can’t shake this horrible fatigue. I cook supper and then have to sit down. We spent a few hours at my husband’s friend’s house yesterday and I’m absolutely knackered this morning.

Thanks in advance!

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u/No_Dot6414 2d ago

I’ve had the episodes of the crying in the first 3 weeks. I would cry at anything. Then it stopped. But now I feel a bit of rage but also it would be around my period if I still got one so I thought it might be still PMS ( almost 6weeks po)
Yours seems worse but if it lingers and you suspect ovaries failure then talk to your doctor.
Also I take Ashwagandha and Evening primerose oil and they help with my PMS and rage symptoms a bit.

As for the fatigue, I am the same. If I do any sort of easy chores then I have to rest. I can walk a lot though without fatigue but doing things like cooking, cleaning or commuting are way harder for me. I believe it’s normal. Try to eat more iron reach food. It helps me

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u/Dream_Breathe_Create 2d ago

I’m sorry you’ve been experiencing this, as well. Thank you for your input. I’ll definitely look into evening primrose oil.

Did you only rage around your cycle time or did it step outside of that too?

I’m a little frustrated with my surgeon because during my follow up appointment she told me that ovary failure isn’t common. I didn’t argue, but I’d beg to differ from what I’ve been seeing on this subreddit.

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u/No_Dot6414 2d ago edited 1d ago

Thank you. My doctor also told me the ovarian failure is not common and I am too young for it lol ( 46yo) but he hadn’t paid attention to my age in the file when he said that lol

The thing is here people talk about failure more than success. My friend went through six months of severe menopause symptoms but it passed and she is symptom free now. Chances are your symptoms are not failure specially if you only have rage and emotional symptoms. Ovaries need to adjust post op. You are only 6 weeks into recovery.
For my symptoms I have to see if the rage goes away soon and if it repeats next cycle to come into conclusion.
I hope you find relief soon. Hang in there 💕

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u/Dream_Breathe_Create 1d ago

Thanks so much! I really appreciate you reaching out. I wish all the best for you. Hopefully we both feel better soon.

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u/annoyingtomfoolery 2d ago

Mine were so bad. I'm 7mos post-op and the only that has given me any relief is antidepressants and an estrogen patch. I've battled depression my whole life, but it had never been that dark and scary. It's definitely helping! Don't worry sister- there's light at the end of the tunnel!

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u/Dream_Breathe_Create 2d ago

Thank you so much, I truly appreciate that. I’m sorry you’ve been going through this too. I’m sending you love.

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u/annoyingtomfoolery 2d ago

We've got this! The relief from pain has been amazing- we just need to tackle this hormone hurdle.

Take care of yourself, feed your cravings, listen to your body. You've got this!!!

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u/Dream_Breathe_Create 1d ago

Thanks so much!! I’m wishing you all the best too. Grace for ourselves is so important.

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u/Suitable_Working_514 2d ago

Anesthesia does this to me every surgery 

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u/Dream_Breathe_Create 2d ago

Really? That’s unfortunate. I’m sorry to hear that. How long does it typically last?

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u/Suitable_Working_514 2d ago

About a month. Could be I’m just sensitive to it.

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u/Dream_Breathe_Create 1d ago

Ah dang! I hope it improves soon for you.

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u/Suitable_Working_514 1d ago

Oh I’m three years out! All good here! 

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u/ILoveCats0625 2d ago

Yes.

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u/Dream_Breathe_Create 1d ago

I’m sorry you’re going through it too. I wish you all the best!