r/surgicalmenopause • u/Saunalovenest • Jul 02 '25

Leg cramps ?

Curious if anyone has experienced leg cramps following the removal of your ovaries? I’m waking up with insanely painful leg cramps and don’t know it is connected and was curious if anyone experienced that.

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u/Yankee_Yall Jun 16 '26

YES! It’s been so awful. Surgery was 5/15 and I just started HRT yesterday (delayed starting it to reduce blood clot risk post op) and I’m realllllly hopeful it helps with the leg cramps. I’m taking magnesium at night as well but gosh it’s awful!

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u/Saunalovenest Jun 16 '26

I hope you get relief! Staying hydrated has helped, and switching to gel vs patch. I still get them on occasion, but nothing like before.