Episode #37: Her Story: What You Need to Know Before and After a Hysterectomy

In this video, Andrea Donsky, Nutritionist Co-founder of Morphus, Menopause Educator, and Menopause Researcher, interviews her friend Lisa. Lisa shares her personal hysterectomy surgery and recovery journey, both physically and emotionally. Her recommendations regarding what to ask your doctor before your hysterectomy and the symptoms she is experiencing now, over one year later. Morphus Supplements https://bit.ly/3QpGyxl Sleepus https://bit.ly/3Q1SQvWDIM Hormone Balancing https://bit.ly/46T2aIo0:00 Introduction 00:40 What led to Lisa’s hysterectomy3:28 Lisa’s age and health status 4:22 Lisa’s perimenopause journey5:43 Lisa’s pre-surgery recommendations7:54 Her traumatic experience after surgery12:00 Do all women experience these symptoms 13:46 The recovery process17:53 Symptoms Lisa experienced after her surgery20:21 The emotional component of her hysterectomy22:45 How could it have been done differently, and questions to ask your doctor28:24 Symptoms she has experienced over the last year since her hysterectomy33:02 Lisa’s final tipsMorphus Supplements https://bit.ly/3QpGyxlSleepus https://bit.ly/3Q1SQvWDIM Hormone Balancing https://bit.ly/46T2aIoWatch the Interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/wg9AHuNzmG4Send us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined💊 Shop Morphus Supplements: https://wearemorphus.com/collections/all📖 Order "Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition & Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best." (Simon & Schuster, May 5, 2026)Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4xaREJK Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4rFj7jk 📰 As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO  ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list: https://bit.ly/3VdDA0VFOLLOW US: TikTok @andreadonsky & @wearemorphusInstagram: @wearemorphus | @andreadonskyFacebook: /wearemorphusDISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. This podcast contains affiliate links; Morphus may earn a commission. Thank you for your support.