sensitive mood after surgery

[JenJen2011]

Hello all

Im over 1 month post op now from srs. I was able to resume HRT about 2 weeks after surgery. The past few days, I've been so sensitive it's scaring me. I cry for any little thing. I'm crying over things I've never cried about before. I feel like crying just typing this. Yesterday I became hysterical after a small incident not relating to surgery. I don't know what's wrong with me but I'm guessing it may be my hormones? I am on the same exact dosage as I was prior to surgery and am to see my doc 3 months post op for possible adjustment but with the way I'm feeling I can't wait. I'm waiting to hear from my doc but meanwhile I was wondering if anyone here has experienced this and was it due to hormones?

Thanks.

[Muffinheart]

Hello all

Im over 1 month post op now from srs. I was able to resume HRT about 2 weeks after surgery. The past few days, I've been so sensitive it's scaring me. I cry for any little thing. I'm crying over things I've never cried about before. I feel like crying just typing this. Yesterday I became hysterical after a small incident not relating to surgery. I don't know what's wrong with me but I'm guessing it may be my hormones? I am on the same exact dosage as I was prior to surgery and am to see my doc 3 months post op for possible adjustment but with the way I'm feeling I can't wait. I'm waiting to hear from my doc but meanwhile I was wondering if anyone here has experienced this and was it due to hormones?

Thanks.

I can relate.
My moods changed. I became more irritable.
Like you, I had gone back to my pre surgery hormone levels.

Two months following surgery, I saw my endo.
She felt, and I stress this for all those Wiki doctors on this site who dole out erroneous information, but, she told me from my bloodwork, I was basically PMS'ing.
She said my estrogen tripled.
So, first thing she did was cut my estrogen by 40%.
Second thing, she had me stop taking progesterone. She feels that at this stage of my life, where im at, progesterone has more risks than benefits.
Again, I stress, this is MY health.
That was three months ago.
I'm doing fantastic now, and just don't ask me, ask my partner.
He has noticed a huge swing in my moods....apparently I'm better now.

I would suggest some bloodwork...find out where you're at.

Hugs

Nina

[Eveline]

Honey, I'm sorry you are feeling so bad. It's not uncommon to have mood swings and even depression post op.

We were just talking about this in the thread Gender confirming surgery - thoughts, which you might find helpful.

Regarding hormones, I wonder if the removal of certain parts has changed your hormone balance? Maybe there is less T overall than before GCS? Not sure if you are still taking blockers.

Also, sometimes adjusting progesterone levels can dampen the highs and lows of estradiol - maybe worth asking about.

I know that doesn't help much with how you feel right now. Hang in there kiddo, and see that endo.

Hugs!

[sam1234]

You have nothing to be sorry for. Do go to your endocrinologist and have your hormone levels checked. Since your hormones are endogenous, you shouldn't have the fluctuations that cis women do during their menstral cycle. There is no reason why you should have to hurt like that.

sam1234

[Athena]

Combine pain and being off of estrogen for a month ? No wonder your moods are all over the place. First everyone's mood changes when they are in pain or ill that combined with your body getting used to estrogen again are both pretty big shocks to the system. If you are worried mention it to a doctor but I would be overly panicked about it yet. Then again I have never gone through this so I could be in left field on this.

[Rejennyrated]

This is usually an entirely normal part of the healing process, and in most cases is nothing to fret about. Postoperative depression is quite well known in the medical community, in part a natural reaction to the neurological insult that the anaethesia produces.

Transition and the life upheaval can also be quite stressful for some, and a few people do suffer a form of PTSD for a while afterwards.

Getting things checked over, if you are worried, is of course a good idea. However in most cases the feelings should improve over the next few months without any need to be unduly concerned. If they do become especially troublesome then there is absolutely no shame in asking for some additional help. Just be reassured that it is often a normal part of the healing process so it doesn't necessarily mean you made a bad choice, or that there is anything wrong with you. More likely your mind and body just need time to settle and readjust.

My qualifications for these observations, well I'm very happily 30 years postop myself, in that time I have counselled hundreds of trans people, and I am currently in training to be a doctor. However it is important for me to clearly state that I am NOT giving formal medical advice here, but merely sharing my own experience.