I am 48 years old and I am having a complete hysterectomy in 4 days time. I am scared and very anxious about it. I also suffer from migraine associated vertigo. Will my chronic dizziness get worse from doing this, and just going through the menopause?

Hysterectomies are now routine operations and I am sure you will be fine.

It may be that you will be offered HRT afterwards and that can often help to reduce any symptoms which appear after the operation.

Looking after yourself well is really important at this time so make sure that you have a good varied diet and drink lots of water.

Get plenty of rest and relaxation - this is so important, especially after an operation and also to allow your body to adapt to being without all those hormones, and have regular sensible exercise.

Eileen Durward