I discovered that I had a hereditary gene mutation that put me at a higher risk of getting breast & ovarian cancer. I chose to have preventative surgery to reduce my risk of ovarian cancer. As a result I was put into a state known as surgical Menopause. I was so focused on cancer prevention that I didn't prepare for what came next. I had no idea of the symptoms that I was experiencing and had little to no support around me to help guide me through.I learned that most women I knew had learned to only trust the advice of doctors and not ask any questions. I learned to be my own advocate and that it was important to look at the root cause and not just the symptoms of what I was experiencing.