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Hey there,
I am looking for some information/personal experiences/advise etc., a hysterectomy. This may be a controversial topic for some, and I have thought ling and hard, and I am still thinking about it.
I am 20 years old, and have endometriosis, adenomyosis and small cysts on my ovaries.
My periods have always been exceptionally heavy, and have only got heavier and more painful.
I have 2 cysts on an ovary and 2 fibroids. The doctor has talked to me about a myomectomy option vs. hysterectomy for the fibroid removal. I don't know which way to go on this. I'm concerned about the success rate of a myomectomy and don't want to go through a surgical procedure and then end up having to have a hysterectomy in the long run. Naturally, I also don't want to have a hysterectomy and end up with complications and am really afraid of menopause.
I had my appendix removed in sept of 2014 and they had found endometriosis on it. I didn't think anything of it because no one explained to me what endo was and they whizzed over my pathology report like it was no big deal. I started having BAD pain during sex and my periods have been awful. I decided to tell the doc and I recently had a pelvic exam done. OUCH. The Dr wanted to put me on Lupron but after a lot of research I've decided to keep my options open.
I had a hysterectomy on Dec 2nd, they could not get the draining tube out. It has been over a month and it has not budged at all. They are telling me it could take 3 months or more for it to come out. Is this normal? What are my options if I want it out now. There is a very bad odor.
If I have a hysterectomy, seeing how I had my tubes cut and they remove my uterus will I still have monthly periods? Also, we are going on a cruise in Oct, will I be complete healed by then? Thanks for your time.
my mother (she's 46) had a complete hysterectomy 6 months ago and is unable to ever receive HRT due to health reasons. As a result she experiences intense uncontrollable emotions. I believe she is very depressed and i am concerned to the extent to which she may be so. Medically there is nothing they can do. Im trying to support her but i dont know how. Does anyone have any advice on how i could deal with this or how long she is likely to feel like this? Thanks!
HAVING TROUBLE LOOSING WEIGHT EVERY SINCE I GOT MY FULL HYSTERECTOMY TRIED EVERY THING AND STILL NO WEIGHT LOSE DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO LOOSE IT
My doctor tried to do a hysteroscopy and D&C on me (in hospital, general anesthesia) and said cervix is completely scarred shut. 3 weeks until my follow up. We still don't know what is the "area of concern" in my uterus. She mentioned we'll talk hysterectomy next. I'm 46. Do I have options?
Trans vag US showed this area, unsuccessful Saline Ultrasound - the wall is up apparently. I do not want to play roulette. If doc thinks it is cancer, I want it out.
I'd love to know that too
If you do have to have a hysterectomy there are hormone options that will help you with the possible mood swings and hot flashes. Some women do well with out hormones and others don't.
We're here to help in any way we can.
There are many hormone options from contraceptives to hormone "replacement." Since estrogen feeds endo, it is thought that a progestin or progesterone should be taken along with any estrogen to attempt to keep the endo from growing.
Opt for a hysterectomy to play it safe? Laparotomy? Some way to coordinate gall bladder treatment with this? I already clearly know that if a hysterectomy is opted for, I need a GYN-ONC to perform that one.
Any help you could give me would be appreciated.
am i too young to have a hysterectomy.? or do i have to have kids before this process is possible.? will i still have periods after the surgery has taken place.? Please respond A.S.A.
conditions, treatment options and the lifelong damaging effects of hysterectomy. If they were, many women would refuse a hysterectomy as well as removal of one or both ovaries (castration).
The non-profit HERS Foundation has been educating women about the lifelong functions of the female organs since the 1980's but is up against a very lucrative industry. Hysterectomy is emphasized in Graduate Medical Education. Each resident used to be required to do at LEAST 70 hysterectomies.
All this started after my tubual in january, what i want to knw if there are other options. I have heard some good stories and some bad.
It is recommended that I have 6 treatments - 3 weeks apart of Taxol(175mg/m2) /carboplatin Chemo for a Stage 1C - grade 3 fallopian tube cancer. Are there any other options? Is it effective to just use carboplatin as it does not promote hair loss? Or...fewer treatments...or smaller doses??
I read that "cold caps" can reduce hair loss...anyone used these?
Consider speaking w/your doctor about treatment options for this. I have not had a hysterectomy, but I am going through perimenopause and have dealt with very painful breast. For breast pain and tenderness, I use a warm compress (washcloth works fine) applied to the painful area's and also I take an ibuprofen or aspirin for more relief. Stay away from tight fighting bra's/clothing during any tenderness; you might want to go braless or wear a cotton sports bra when you can.
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