Hi,

I had a full radical hysterectomy and lymph node removal approx 2.5 years ago for stage 1b1 cervical cancer. The operation took approx 3-4hours to remove my cervix, tubes, ovaries, top of the vaging and surrounding tissue etc. I was 43 at the time. 

On top of the surgery and cancer diagnosis, I also obviously had an instant surgical menopause which has been horrendous.

After approx 6 weeks I was allowed HRT (oestrogen only) but only at a small dose.   I also suffer with an under active thyroid for which I take levothyroxine.

2 and a half years post op and treatment and I have gained 2.5 stone, severely thinning head hair, broken my leg and generally have aches in my back and right hip. Should I ask for bone density checks or could this be something more sinister?  (My mom, Nan and grandad had osteoarthritis and my dad has rheumatoid arthritis flare ups)