Hysterectomy for women
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A study published in 2008 showed that these problems can develop up to at least 8 years after the ablation and increase the risk for hysterectomy (to resolve the pelvic pain). I recall a woman saying that a gynecologist at a renowned east coast institution told her the procedure should not be done on women under age 50.
I hope you can get resolution without having to undergo hysterectomy which has its own set of short and long-term problems.
if you find these questions to be stupid just celebrate the fact that you are smarter than me. lol question #1. Why would a woman who had a total hysterectomy still need to see a ob-gyn?
queation #2. Would a woman who has had a total hysterectomy need to douche?
I understand that this has been a long journey for as it took 17 yrs for me to be diagnosed and I went through all the emotions that you are going through right now.
I would not even think about cancer or worry about it because I really don't think that is what it is. I am not a doctor but I am giving you my opinion based on research, experience and talking with fellow Endo sufferers.
Hi above gives some good advice many women feel leaving one ovary is good for hormones which is true,,,,,leaving the uterus that is causing yo serious issues for years, has nothing to do with hormones, it wold only enable a pap test to pcik up any cancer cells,,,,which if you dont have the ovary wold not be there,,,its a circle,,which choice to make.
All surgeries/illness'es cause life change often including depression/anxiety. Health is pressious so of corse one would be anxious of it....
Fibroids and polyps are almost always benign (~99%) so hysterectomy would be overkill. And hysterectomy causes lifelong harm. I call it the surgery that keeps on giving... problem after problem... even if the ovaries are "preserved."
Intercourse or pelvic exams can cause polyps to bleed. And if they aren't removed at the base, they can recur and cause heavy bleeding.
What were the reasons for the D&C's - as part of the polyp removal or was your lining too thick?
Hi,
Speak with your doctor about this. You might also want to research online, 'Menopause Symptoms After Hysterectomy' ~ there are some women who experience some or all symptoms of menopause post hysterectomy. 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.
the vast majority of women feel completley physically healed by 6 weeks....take it very easy for 1st intercourse after 6 weeks and doctors ok.....and last but not least welcome to medically induced menopause,,,,I believe in bioidentical hormone replacement many on here like Vivellle its a estrogen patch easy to use...If you have any more direct questions please feel free to pm me...
Yes, I agree, it's called stress incontinence, it affects a lot of women, there is no cure for it, but your doctor can give a script to help you control it.
Sexual desire and response are also common complaints since the uterus is key to orgasm for a lot of women. Plus the loss of the nerve structures at the base of the uterus and the shortening of the vagina reduces sensation / pleasure. Ovarian function is oftentimes impaired due to loss of blood flow. The ovaries of women with all their parts produce hormones their whole lives and are essential for every aspect of health - heart, brain, lungs, joints, eyes, skin, hair, etc.
Thank you for posting and warning other women about the damaging effects of hysterectomy, weight gain being just one of many.
I regret mine every day too. :( My doctor was deceptive about my condition and treatment options and I should not have trusted him. Having been his patient for 20 years, I thought I could. Unfortunately, deceit is the main reason there are so many hysterectomies in the U.S. and some other countries.
History, going in for menopausal symptoms, and to consult about have surgery for a hysterectomy options and we discussed that I am not ready at that time, just seeing what they feel is best for my situation... I have Complete uterovaginal prolapse for years, I have had 5 kids,and am 54 years old. I have been menopausal for the last three years, no period for 19 months. Went to a new GYN and told her what I was going through, no sleep, moody, hot flashes, like crazy....ect....
I do my breast screening. Ultrasound and CA 125 blood tests are all you can do for Ovarian. PAPS do no good for detecting Ovarian. They found mine 2 years after I started throwing up all the time. I was lucky I even had symptoms most women do not.
Worst comes to worst cuddling is not so bad. My sweats were really bad at first but they are better. You just have to make an informed decision and do what is best for you.
It is still not easy to keep my weight down, but knowing my body as I do, it would be hard for me hysterectomy or not, no matter what anyone says.
And, even though I am on the bioidentical hormones and would not be without them, my body has changed. It is like my body flip-flopped and my once troublesome legs are now not that bad and the stomach and I have a constant debate as to who is going to win this battle!
there should be no reason for hormones, I dont believe the weight gain from hysterectomy should in theory affect you. Many women tend to gain weight post menopause. I would advise you to ask about HRT to your doctor but Im guessing he will say no need.perhaps low estrogen if anything at all/ best wishes,,,when is your surgery ?
You are unlikely to need a hysterectomy. Only 2% of hysterectomies are done for confirmed cancer. Hysterectomy is the most overused surgery. 76% do not even meet ACOG criteria for the surgery. The study that showed this said that many gynecologists do not do the proper workups to get a diagnosis and/or offer hysterectomy over conservative (organ-sparing) treatments. The cause of the sharp pain needs to be determined in order to decide on appropriate treatment.
However, studies do show an association between hysterectomy and weight gain. This seems to be more prevalent in women who were prone to weight gain prior to hysterectomy.
I have always been thin and could eat anything I wanted and not gain an ounce but since my hysterectomy, I eat quite a bit less (thankfully I lost my appetite post-surgery!) and am able to maintain a normal weight.
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