endometriosis
"At age 42 I had partial hysterectomy (uterus only) to remove large fibroids. (daughter was born when I was 32). Dr found stage IV endometriosis.  He left my ovaries and said he never wanted to do surgery again - endo everywhere.  He suggested Lupron to arrest the Endo.  It took me a year to start Lupron.  I had to contact a foundation to qualify to receive the medication for free.  I did two 3 month shots.  I remember some hot flashes, nausea & a few mood swings but it passed fairly quickly.  Now, I am 46 and in full menopause.  I have osteopenia with some degenerative disc issues.  Chronic back pain hurts most when laying on stomach in bed. But  I do not use pain meds or H.R.T.  I hope the brain fog & other symptoms continue to improve."