'We need to know what to expect because it is a total life-changer.' A County Down woman is calling for better post-hysterectomy care.
A woman who had a hysterectomy has said she was discharged without sufficient information on its impact on her physical and mental health.
"I had the operation in October 2022 and didn't go on HRT until the following February," she told BBC News NI."Every woman who is going through the menopause - including surgically induced - needs support.She added that she left hospital with a pessary, anti-blood clotting injections and a leaflet on pelvic floor exercises.Working women need greater menopause rights - MPs
In its online tool for clinicians, British Menopause Society advise that HRT plays a significant role in managing surgical menopause, especially in women under 45 - provided there are no contradictions such as personal history of hormone dependant cancer. All the women said they felt miserable, confused and debilitated but that symptoms eased after taking HRT.General practice nurse Elizabeth Wenden-Kerr said it would be a "win win for women and the health service" if professionals like her were given specialist menopause training to help women like Ms Davis.
"I think it would be a win-win for women and the health service because by offering women treatment - we then hopefully will improve the health of women and then fend off long term conditions associated with menopause such as heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis - so yes if offers support for women both now and in the future.
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