article_snippet: Along with the effects of the surgeries themselves, we now also share a related fallout: surgical menopause.
article_snippet: This change can be big and, for me, happened almost immediately.
article_snippet: There is little easing into This change: the age-inappropriate night sweats, hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings.  
article_snippet: When I had my ovaries removed at age 37, I suddenly felt less vibrant and beautiful, and instead experienced the slow creep of feeling old.  
article_snippet: I've discussed how these operations have affected my relationship with my husband and our two children.  
article_snippet: When I underwent each of my surgeries a few friends looked at me sideways.  