Hysterectomy for uterine prolapse video
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I am 67 yrs. old. My ob/gyn has told me I have cystocele and uterine prolapse, and that I need a vaginal hysterectomy and TVT. I have not had bad or noticeable problems, maybe leakage with a bad cough. I have not noticed anything with my uterus, but the dr says while they do the TVT I should have the hysterectomy.
My question: Should the ovaries be removed or left in tact? I think perhaps I am still producing some hormones because I haven't had problems that might suggest otherwise.
The reason for the hysterectomy was from a uterine prolapse from 3 very large babies (all vaginal delivery)
Thanks
Unfortunately, removal of the uterus increases the risk for bladder and bowel prolapse. And there are other adverse effects of hysterectomy (as mentioned in my other post) so you would trade one set of problems for another.
If your bladder is by chance already prolapsed as well, it would seem reasonable to suspend both the bladder and the uterus which would allow you to keep your uterus and its lifelong non-reproductive functions.
Providing there is nothing wrong with your uterus and ovaries, a hysterectomy is not necessary for Pelvic Organ Prolapse in many instances. I would suggest you see a board certified Urogynecologyist if you are considering surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse and get a second opinion. J.
I'm 36 years old. I have 3 biological children. There were no uterine or bladder issues after my first child 10 years ago. After second child, I had a pretty bad bladder prolapse. Surgery (lift) to correct when she was 9 months old - only lasted a few months of relief. I suffered through for the next few years. 2 years after the surgery, third child was born.
But even worse, many gyns do a hysterectomy for prolapse and having the uterus removed increases your risk of (another) prolapse not to mention all the other nasty after effects of hysterectomy (with or without ovary / gonad removal). I will be happy to expand on these effects if you want. Hope this helps!
I am a 45 year old female who has been diagnoised with IC as well I have a moderate uterine prolapse. I have been in pain for over 2 years and have recently been diagnoised with IC and a uterine prolapse. I tried bladder instalations since November 09 and have recently had botox injected into my bladder since the instaltions were making me much sicker.
I'm having a posterior repair for a large rectocele and my gyne recommended a vaginal hysterectomy which I refused. He said that there is no alternative operation to fix uterine prolapse but I've read about suspension operations and wondered if anyone knows why i'ts not possible to have this op with other repairs?
Your figure changes after hysterectomy because the uterine ligaments are the support structures for the pelvis. Severing them causes the hip bones to widen, the spine to compress, and the rib cage to fall onto the hip bones. So you end up with a shorter, thicker midsection with a protruding belly (no waist). I always had flat, toned abs. My lower abdomen is now a bulbous blob of fat even though I am underweight and have not had the weight gain of which so many women complain post-hysterectomy.
Estrogen is used to help the viginal skin, mucosa, become more healthy so it will heal better after surgery. Estrogen does help some symptoms of prolapse such as urgency, vaginal dryness, frequent urinary infections.
A urogyn will try to save the uterus if possible but often women have more than one kind of POP and it could be you have uterine prolapse. When procedures are done properly there is no problem with having a hysterectomy, the complications occur when a woman has a hysterectomy and organs/tissues are not properly anchored and women end up with vaginal vault prolapse.
I have been to two different gynecologists for vaginal/uterine prolapse. One doctor wanted to perform a hysterectomy, the other recommended use of vaginal estrogen cream and insertion of a vaginal device - pessary. Not wanting to subject myself to the surgery, I chose the non-evasive procedure, which to my dismay does not seem to be working. I am on the second device; the first kept falling free, the second hurts me on occasion and also moves.
There are 5 types of POP, rectocele (rectum), cystocele (bladder), enterocele (intestines), uterine (uterus), and vaginal vault (top of vagina caves in after a hysterectomy). Grades for POP are 1-4 (in some countries its 1-3 but in general we utilize 4 stages here). I'll answer the book ?? on a PM to you; it falls into the category of self-promo and we try to keep the MedHelp site as clean as possible (others can comment, I should not).
Is there a urologist there?
I am scheduled for a hysterectomy for uterine prolapse. Because I am also having pain near right ovary I am to have a ultrasound to see if its cancer, is what the doctor said. Since that visit, he left is hurting off and on also. Can't the stabbing to throbbing hot pain be fron the uterus pulling down on the tubes and ovaries? Also I am 57 yoa and past menopause, if they take ovaries will that be a dramatic effect to hormones? Thank you.
My mother had a hysterectomy for uterine cancer five weeks ago. They also did the bladder sling procedure because of a prolapse. She developed a serious infection around the sling procedure and was treated with antibiotics. She also developed an over active bladder. The urogynecologist said there is no fistula, but rather her bladder has become over active because of the hysterectomy and the sling procedure. She also said that it is a temporary condition, but put her on Detrol.
I'm 38 and in a few months, I am scheduled to get a hysterectomy due to uterine prolapse. I'll also have my cervix removed due to history of polyps (benign). The intention would be to leave my ovaries.
My mother had a hysterectomy at 50 due to heavy bleeding issues, but I recently found out that she had precancerous cells in her ovaries - haven't had this discussion with my doctor yet since it's new news.
I had a total vaginal hysterectomy (for a uterine prolapse), bowel repair and bladder wall repair on July 7th this year. After five weeks I had one very busy day cooking and also lifted a very heavy pot. Since then I have felt as if my bladder wall has prolapsed again because my labia seem to be flapping against my urethra in a new way. I have no pain. This sensation is not constant and is most apparent when I am tired. Have I given myself another prolapse?
At 23 noticed bulging in private areas after many gyno and urology appointments was told I had stage 3 uterine prolapse and bladder prolapse. I had a child already so when I was told I needed hysterectomy because uterus couldn't be fixed I went ahead with it. Also at that time I received a TVT sling for bladder. For the past 19 years I have continued to have numbness of my legs along with my arms. Knee pain lower back pain.
I need a hysterectomy because of uterine prolapse. My doctor says there is no medical reason ot keep the ovaries and no medical reason to remove them. It is totally my choice. I finished(?) menopause at 51 . I am now almost 59. I need to decide whether to keep the ovaries or have them removed. My family does not have a history of ovarian cancer. A few relatives have had breast cancer but not close relatives. What do you think I should do?
In this, the patient usually presents with urinary symptoms of stress incontinence. Another is uterine prolapse, in which the ligaments holding the uterus become weakened and the uterus prolapses. The last one is the vaginal vault prolapse, in which the vagina prolapses downwards and usually a part of small intestine pushes the vagina downwards. This usually occurs in patients who have undergone hysterectomy. You can consult a gynecologist or a urologist for the same.
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