14 Jun
Okay I need to put this somewhere. I had a bilateral oophorectomy fourteen months ago and I am so tired of reading menopause content that talks about gradual changes and "noticing the shift" over years. My shift happened in about three weeks. Hot flashes every hour, sleep completely gone, mood that I didn't recognize as mine. I'm not angry at anyone here. I'm just frustrated that I keep having to translate my experience into language that fits a timeline that isn't mine. Even at my last OBGYN appointment I felt like I was explaining myself from scratch. I've started keeping a running notes document before each specialist visit so I'm not fumbling for words in the room. That part has actually helped a little. Just needed to say it out loud to people who might get it. ETA: I know some of you have been through similar. I'm glad this room exists.