Not every woman will experience these symptoms, but it is a proven fact that if you are in surgical menopause, then you will experience most of these symptoms in a more severe fashion than women going through menopause naturally. This site has many segments including a private mailing list of women who have had hysterectomies. Alternatives to Hysterectomy is designed for women who have been told they need a hysterectomy and are searching for alternative treatment. Topics explored at this site are common gynecological problems and procedures that should be considered when contemplating hysterectomy. Often women who are treated for cancer with chemotherapy go into temporary or permanent menopause.
Anticancer drugs can damage the ovaries and reduce the amount of hormones they produce.
As a result, some women find that their menstrual periods become irregular or stop completely while they are having chemotherapy. The hormonal effects of treatment may cause menopause-like symptoms such as hot flashes and itching, and burning or dryness of vaginal tissues. Damage to the ovaries may result in infertility, the inability to become pregnant. Whether infertility occurs, and how long it lasts, depends on many factors, including the type of drug, the dosage given, and the woman's age. The above information is summarized from The National Cancer Institute web site.