Why am I having menopause symptoms after breast cancer surgery?

Surgery can sometimes trigger hormonal changes that bring back menopausal symptoms, even after they've previously settled down. This experience sounds incredibly draining, and it's completely understandable to feel overwhelmed when dealing with recovery while also managing these unexpected symptoms. Many others in this community have faced similar challenges after breast cancer treatment, so reaching out here was a great step - you're definitely not alone in this journey.

While hormonal changes are definitely possible, it might also be worth asking your doctor if these symptoms could be related to stress, medications, or other aspects of recovery - sometimes our bodies react in unexpected ways to the whole cancer experience, not just hormonal shifts.

I am scheduled for a lumpectomy( two at the same time) and a bilateral lymph node biopsy. It is easy to feel alone and scared when talking to people who have not experienced what you have. You are not alone, although it feels like it when people don't accept what you say you are feeling . Sometimes, people want to help , but don't get it that you are not asking for advice, but just want to be listened to, and have someone understand and accept what you say you are going through. I am glad you can share your feelings here and be accepted without judgement.

Thank you, Beth Emily D -- seeing your comments on my post really helped me feel Not Alone. After I posted I reached out to my conventional care team and naturopath -- Got immediate feedback from natureD. Taking homeopathic and herbal remedies for symptoms and prevention. And started a journal to keep track of triggers and what helps once I have the symptoms. It's still here but I think I'm controlling it better. Most of all I learned that I seriously need to DO LESS and rest more.

Emily, I'm sending you positivity for your surgery and recovery!