A.Vogel search
When the internal search is activated, personal data such as your IP address is transmitted to our search engine Cludo. Data is thus transferred to a third country. Please click here if you want to display the internal search. You can find more information on data protection here: Privacy policy.
I'm 49 years old and I underwent a partial hysterectomy about 4 years ago. Since about 4 months ago, I've started having severe pain in my legs, accompanied by a weak, wobbly feeling. I also have pain in my right shoulder and arm, which was diagnosed as possibly being frozen shoulder. About a month and a half ago, I suddenly started having perspiration at odd hours, and I'm starting to notice that I'm fatigued after completing any small household chores. I am a very active person, working as a teacher and a house-maker. I want to know if this is the menopause that I am experiencing or something else? I don't feel like doing anything and I cannot focus on work, either at home or at school. I'm always feeling low and tired. Please could you give me some advice?
After a hysterectomy, if you have your ovary left you may have the menopause at roughly the age you would have done naturally so it is possible you are approaching the menopause now.
These are common symptoms but low iron, low thyroid, and low vitamin D can all cause very similar symptoms so it is best to ask your doctor to test for these just to rule them out.
They may also be able to test your hormone levels which would give you a better idea of what is happening.
In the meantime, you may find a good female multi-vitamin helpful.
Eileen Durward
Do you have questions? Please feel free to ask.
How helpful was this answer?
UK 5-day pollen forecast
Stay up to date with the latest pollen information by finding your local pollen forecast from over 30,000 locations across the UK.
Supporting a healthier happier you
