HI
I may need to have a hysterectomy this spring. I will be age 35 this month.
I have poly cystic ovarian sydrome, endometreosis, uterine fibroids, realy screwed up painfuly very ultra heavy periods, diabetes and a few other things.
Because of the female troubles i might be getting a hysterectomy this spring but before i get one my obgyn has me on hormones for now to see if it helps.
if i do get the surgery done i will end up getting everything out including the ovaries and that worries me.
if i get my ovaries out that means ill have to be on hormones forever right?
i know of one lady who had her ovaries out and does not need hormones.
what will the life long hormones do to me?
what will it do to me if i get my ovaries out and dont take hormones?
if i have the surgery will it cause my hormones to make me gain tons of weight and grow a beard?

i would like to hear from some women who have had hysterectomys please. thank you.