Hysterectomy and removal of cervix
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I was referring to the pathology reports from the colposcopy (removal of cervical tissue) prior to your hysterectomy and the one from the removal of your uterus and cervix (hysterectomy).
m curious to know if after 4 years without sex and many more without hormone substitutes of any kind my vagina and cervix could have shrunk a lot. That's what it felt like to me, at the time of my vaginal tear and bleeding, as if he was ramming against a wall. He is large but not excessively. When I asked him about how it felt for him, he said that to him it felt normal, pleasurable and never dry (just being kind?). Your opinion on vagina and cervix shrinkage, please?
If your uterus and cervix were removed (total hysterectomy) and you did not have cervical cancer then you should not need any more pap smears. Ovary removal (oophorectomy) has nothing to do with it.
Sometimes a hysterectomy includes removal of one or both ovaries and fallopian tubes, a procedure called total hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy.
Abdominal hysterectomy usually requires a hospital stay of one to two days, but it could be longer. Don't lift anything heavy for a full six weeks after the operation and also avoid strenuous exercise and intercourse for 6 weeks after the operation.
I understand your concern about having omentum removed. Removal of lymph nodes and cervix would concern me too if it is not absolutely necessary. Have you gotten a copy of your pathology and operative / surgical reports? That would be a good place to start. A second, and maybe third, opinion may be a good idea. You would want to seek out someone in another network of doctors and even hospital. The non-profit HERS Foundation may be able to provide some direction too.
by definition a hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus with or without the cervix, a seperate operation is called a bilater salphigo Ooperectomy which is the removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries, they are sometimes removed during a hysterectomy but not technically a part of a hysterectomy. Hyster means uterus in medicial terms.
I have recently found out that I am getting a complete hysterectomy (removal of my cervix, uterus and ovaries). It is being done with robot assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy. I am only 35 yr old and a little bit concerned with menopause and the hormone replacement therapy. I am just wondering what other women have experienced with having a complete hysterectomy and the symptoms of menopause.
What was exactly a full hysterectomy for you? Some doctors call a hysterectomy just removal of the uterus. For my full debulking hysterectomy I had my uterus, cervix, both ovaries, both fallopian tubes and full omentum apron and my appendix...
Did you have your ovaries removed? If you did you could have remnant ovarie tissue that has cysts.. you need to ask more questions... I hope you find the answers...
a hysterectomy by defenition is the surgical removal of the uterus. a woman must have a uterus to be pregnant therfore it must of been some other female surgery you had , such as the one tube and ovary thats called a salpongoooperectomy...its really not a hysterectomy..they do use the term complete hyster when uterus tubes ovarys and cervix are all removed so the medical terms get a bit confusing
anyways congradulations and good luck !
90+% of these surgeries are unnecessary which is also true of hysterectomy. Some doctors and researchers have called out the overuse of these surgeries as unethical and needing to stop.
What degree of cervical dysplasia do you have as shown on your pathology / biopsy report?
The ovaries as well as the uterus are essential to good health a woman's whole life. There is extensive medical literature on the harms and increased health risks of their removal even after menopause.
an abdominal hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus with or sometimes with out the cervix. a BSO bilatreral ( meaning both side) salpingo ( meaning tubes) and ooperectomy( meaning surgical removal of ovaries). So in conclusion you have had you uterus , tubes and ovvaries removed,,,I dont understand the "leave the uterus part" the removal of the uterus is a hysterectomy..
Hi Cherie,
From what I understand/how it was explained to me by medical professionals and from the medical literature I have access to (I work in the veterinary field and I'm currently working on a master’s degree in public health which includes medical terminology (mis)communication and comprehension), the medical terminology used for the various types of hysterectomies can vary somewhat depending on the country as well as the medical field in which you work.
What I am seeing in my research is that mild LGSIL, and ASCUS first benefits from HPV testing before deciding the next course of action and that they often will correct themselves. And if it is due to HPV the biopsy or removal of tissue will not eliminate the HPV anyway, that the HPV needs to be treated.
Here is my BIG question.
I did see my gyne today and she said it looks like vaginal atrophy. Between the complete hysterectomy - which did include removal of the cervix - and the fact that I have been taking oral cancer meds (aromasin) for the past 6 years - she did a complete exam with a pap smear and said that is what she concludes - atrophy. Thank you for replying.
Absolutely you should keep your ovaries, and if you decide the removal of your uterus is called for you should look for a surgeon who has good results removing the uterus without compromising the ovaries. If you are not having problems with your fibroids, I'd wonder what the issue is. If your doctor gives you static, ask him how he would feel if someone told him his testicles should be removed so he wouldn't get testicular cancer in the future.
Mood and personality changes are common after hysterectomy regardless of whether or not one or both ovaries are removed. But additionally, ovarian function is oftentimes impaired after the uterus is removed. Our organs work together as a system... remove part of the system and it doesn't work properly. The ovaries of women with all their parts produce health promoting hormones their whole lives.
I am 40 yrs old and had a laparoscopic hysterectomy done in April 2014. I had a right ovary removal, cervix removal and replaced with a cuff and extra scar tissue removed from my past csections. I still have my left ovary that sometimes produces cysts still. Since my surgery I have put on at least 20 lbs. I am taking hard core kick boxing and eating way better than I was and can't seem to lose anything, I just keep gaining. :( its so depressing. My mid section and breasts are growing fast.
Wanjari mentioned, vaginal atrophy can cause pain with intercourse. But the shortening of the vagina with hysterectomy (with removal of cervix) can also be a source of pain. Nerve damage is also a possibility from the hysterectomy and/or surgical repairs. Was the sling the mesh that has been shown to erode and cause infection? If so, that could be the cause.
Hope you get answers and relief.
re dealing with this. Since you had a hysterectomy (including removal of your cervix) for cervical dysplasia / pre-cancerous cells, it's surprising you've continued to have problems. Were the vaginal cuff surgeries for cancer or pre-cancer? I wonder if the most recent finding of LGSIL is accurate or if you need another pathologist's interpretation. Pathology second opinions are sometimes needed just like getting second opinions from other kinds of doctors.
I ended up having a vaginal hysterectomy because of the bleeding. I was diagnosed with fibroids and some cysts. The hysterectomy has resolved all of my symptoms. They took my uterus, cervix, and fallopian tubes. They said with tube removal, there is growing evidence that it cuts hugely on the risk of ovarian cancer later in life. I am 38 years old, have had 5 children and was completely done having anymore since, so a hysterectomy was the right choice for me.
I am a 37 Year old Woman with 4 children. I have a history of Gynecological Problems. With a total of 7 surgeries at this young age (depressing)! I have 3 C-Sections done for the babies, A Bi-Lateral Hysterectomy (removal of the Uterus and Cervix only-2008.
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