Since my hysterectomy, I’ve been experiencing fatigue and widespread pain. Could this be linked to menopause? My doctor is thinking it might be fibromyalgia…

It may indeed be linked to perimenopause or menopause, especially if you’ve had a complete hysterectomy and your ovaries have been removed.

If this is the case, you’ve suddenly gone into menopause, which can further tire out your adrenals and increase your overall fatigue. Even if your ovaries were not removed, a hysterectomy could be a major source of stress for the adrenals, which would amplify any existing fatigue.