I am 52 years old and I had my womb removed when I was 31. A year ago I had one ovary removed, and I am now getting morbid thoughts which I find very distressing. I am crying all of the time and I feel panicky. I have a solo oestrogen patch, but it is a very low dose. It has only helped with the hot flushes, not with any other symptoms. I started getting hot flushes a few years ago. I can cope with them, but not the morbid thoughts and general anxiety. I started a low dose of antidepressants about six weeks ago which has not helped. Can you tell me how long these horrid symptoms last? I know hot flushes can go on for years, but will the anxiety last as long? I can't cope anymore.

For some women, the hormonal change can affect the mood quite dramatically.

As the medication you have been given is not helping, it is really important that you go back to your doctor and them to look into this again.

In the meantime, you may find a magnesium citrate supplement helps with relaxation and sleep.

Eileen Durward

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