I just turned 61 yrs old. Had a Hysterecomy within wks of my 40th birthday; due to a (I think they called it a prolapsed (?) bladder. Approx. 4 1/2 months after the successful birth of my fifth baby.
I had been having some problems with incontinense (sp?) etc; after the birth of my first baby (around 10 yrs, 3 mos prior to this last birth). I was told that these problems were due to torn pelvic muscles - which could b fixed with surgery. Suddenly in Dec. of 1995 something HELL OF weird happened to me. I rushed to Emergency where I was then informed that my bladder was falling out of my body and that I should hav surgery asap. Sooo approx. 3 1/2 wks after my 40th birthday I had the repairative surgery and a Hysterectomy (so there would b no chance of me getting pregnant again and possibly tearing the muscles again). After surgery, I woke to (probably) the worst pain of my life.....and a sinking feeling (which got much worse in time); that I had made a very wrong decision regarding the Hysterectomy. Too late of course. What this all comes down to is 1. I've been on Premarin a long time (possible side effects), and 2. I recently read (through the Equine Advocates) about the make-up and processing of Premarin; which very much disturbs me.
If u could suggest some alternative estrogen supplements for my needs; your help would b greatly appreciated! Thank u for your time. Jayne Eunice YYYY@YYYY