Does breast surgery cause hormonal changes?

hi. 

wow, that's a lot of surgery. 

As someone who also struggles with  disturbed sleep, I understand how awful it is. I went through the same thing. I was on HRT before my diagnosis as my cancer was fed by oestrogen and coming off that definitely contributed to insomnia. However, anxiety also played a part as did being mindful about my sleeping position after surgery and my brain was working overtime.

Can you contact your breast nurse to ask? Mine was very helpful but I will say that I had tried everything she suggested. I spoke to my GP and she prescribed me Zoplicone for 7 days to help me sleep - I took it when I was desperate.

I also think that the recovery period, spent mostly in bed, possibly contributed to not sleeping because I was so inactive.

I've just finished 4 rounds of chemo and that hasn't been a walk in the park but I get sleep in two bursts. one burst from 10 til 2 and the other about 3 to 7. This is a massive improvement!

I do hope things turn a corner for you and wish you well in your recovery.

Emma x

Thank you Emma, that is very kind of you to reply. I’m 51 and must be perimenopausal and my last op has left me with anxiety problems- hard to know what is causing what. Thanks, I’ll speak to my breast nurse about it. Take good care and hope your sleep continues to improve xx

Hi AEMac , sorry to hear you’re having these issues, it’s horrible to have disrupted sleep. I’m wondering if it could be after effects from the anaesthetics? You’ve had a lot of surgery in a short time. I’ll try to post a link but it probably won’t work, an article re anaesthetics effects on sleep and melatonin…. nope can’t post the link, but here’s a screenshot. Don’t know why it’s so huge!! Sending love and a big virtual hug, HFxx

Thank yiu! You are always so helpful.