YOUTUBER Gabriella has revealed a heartbreaking health update, as she prepares to have a hysterectomy.
The social media star, who is just 31, revealed her news in a candid Instagram post.
The fashion vlogger, who first launched her channel in 2013, gave fans an update, revealing she had been put into early menopause.
Gabriella bravely opened up about how she was set to have a hysterectomy.
This type of surgery is very rare for a woman her age and involves removing her womb.
However, preparing for the operation has had some extreme side effects, which she has now shared with fans.
Taking to her latest Instagram Stories, Gabriella bravely penned: “Are you going through early menopause?!
“I was put on medication to induce the menopause before I have a hysterectomy as it helps some people’s endo symptoms – and it helps the team know what HRT to put me on after surgery based on how I reacted to the menopause med.
“I’ve actually been told to stop taking it 2 weeks before my op (which is now).
“So I’m having a really glamorous mix of menopause symptoms and withdrawal from the meds at the same time and it’s hell.”
The star also shared a selfie of her giving a thumbs down and she emotionally wrote over the snap: “Not doing so well over here.”
The influencer also revealed that her sleep had been badly affected by her symptoms.
The 12 warning signs of early menopause
Early menopause happens when a woman’s periods stop before the age of 45. It can happen naturally, or as a side effect of some treatments.
For most women, the menopause starts between the ages of 45 and 55.
The main symptom of early menopause is periods becoming infrequent or stopping altogether without any other reason (such as pregnancy).
Some women may also get other typical menopausal symptoms, including:
- Hot flushes
- Night sweats
- Changing periods
- Vaginal dryness and discomfort during sex
- Difficulty sleeping
- Low mood or anxiety
- Headaches
- Reduced sex drive
- Problems with memory and concentration
- Joint stiffness, aches and pains
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Reduced muscle mass
“Going into the menopause is all well and good until it gives you insane insomnia to the point where your Sultrahumanhg ring says your ideal bedtime is 5am!” she wrote.
Gabriella is best known for her fashion and make-up vlogs where she often shows off her huge hauls of goodies.
Over the last 13 years she has built up a huge following and has amassed nearly 600K fans on Instagram, and almost 1M on YouTube.
Gabriella got her first big break in 2014 when she teamed up with YouTuber OG Zoella, for a beauty haul collaboration.
The two then went on to become best friends before a fall out around ten years ago.
Speaking at the time, Gabriella addressed the feud in a lengthy video.
“Sometimes people just grow apart, that’s what happens,” she told fans.
“To be honest I’m quite upset about mine and Zoe’s friendship because we were so close at one point.
“So close. And I classed her as my absolute best friend. Part of the reason we’re not close now is probably my fault.”
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