How do you know where you are in your cycle after a hysterectomy?

Post date: 2021-05-07 00:24:49

I had a partial hysterectomy in January last year. I still have my ovaries and cervix. I've always had a very regular cycle, I but also pretty bad pre menstrual mood problems. In the past, when I was feeling unusually fragile or weepy it helped me to notice "Oh yes, it's that time of the month" and I could make sense of my feelings. Now I simply don't know what's going on.

Is there a way to keep track of my cycle (since I still have ovaries) or do I need to just... I don't know. Accept all turbulent feelings as equally valid or something like that? I'm 49 so probably approaching menopause. I sometimes feel a pain that might be ovulation, but I'm not sure. I used to use a period tracking app but I no longer have periods, so...
I'm struggling with anxiety so I also wonder if attempting to track my cycle might just make things worse. Would really appreciate some help or insight from others who have dealt with something similar. Am feeling a bit lost.

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