Menopause at 38?

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Hello,
I'm new here. I've learned so much from my visits here, thank you all!

I'm at the point in my treatment where I must decide on hormone therapy. I've read the posts on Tamoxifen vs. Suppression of ovary function + aromatase inhibitor. From that I concluded that removal of ovaries + a.i. would be the most aggressive approach and therefore the one that I should consider. My gynecologist is reluctant to remove my ovaries at my age (38) based on quality of life issues (severe hot flashes, mood swings, etc.).

Anyone out there who had their ovaries removed and would like to share their experience with side effects?

I was diagnosed 12/26/05. I'm stage II (3 pos. nodes), lumpectemy, done with chemo (Taxotere & carboplatin), 1/2 done with Herceptin (1 year total), 2/3 done with radiation. I'll start hormone therapy after radiation.

Thanks!