hysterectomy for women over 70

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?

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.

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.

I tried to get a consult with an oncology gynecologist that they denied my case due to insurance reasons. Finally over a year and a half later I am scheduled for a complete hysterectomy with my gynecologist at the end of this month. Reason listed chronic pelvic pain. Symptoms are so bad. Six months ago I had normal blood pressure very healthy my whole life. Now my blood pressure averages 160 over 100. I am afraid of the surgery. I don't trust all of the doctors.

I had a hysterectomy two years ago. I have noticed a change in my hair growth. The hair on my head is full and thick. The hair on my body seems to be disappearing. It takes several weeks to grow enough underarm and leg hair to shave and even then it is sparse. Not complaining about having to shave less often, just wondering if this is normal. I am not taking any kind of hormonal treatment because everything else is normal except for the hot flashes.

Unfortunately, ablation is over-sold and many women are unaware of the long-term problems it can cause. 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.

You can try for a tubal reversal. It's a 70% chance that it will work. And it's expensive.

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?

In the year 2000 I had a complete hysterectomy after malignant cells were found in a cyst on one of my ovaries. I never had to have chemotherapy. I wanted to address your post, though, because even though I've known for years that some chemicals (perfumes, spray cleaners, etc., ) bothered me (headaches, fatigue, sometimes a feeling that something is stuck in my throat requiring me to use two sprays from an inhaler) I got worse after my hysterectomy.

I have never had children and had an emergency hysterectomy at 36. My right breast becomes damp on its own and when slightly squeezed milky white liquid comes out. It also itches. I have not started menopause either. I still have both my ovaries. Is there cause for concern?

Yes, many women have partial hysterectomies for medical reasons. In your case, I would not recommend doing this just to keep from having heavy periods. Your body will probably go through changes after this surgery and you may have to take hormones. It's just not worth it if you have no medical reason to have this surgery. See how things go after your tubal. You may be very surprised to find that your periods stay just the way they are.

Has anyone else had trouble with their thyroid after hysterectomy? I am 35 and have been in menopause for a year now and can not seem to get leveled out. I thought the hysterectomy was going to make everything better. Just seems to have went from dealing with endometriosis and PCS to all these hormone issues. Should I go back on the Prometrium and testosterone cream? At the time of my last lab work, my estrogen level dropped from 70 to 30. I'm just confused.

I was diagnosted ovarian cancer stage 1A ( pT1AN0M0) G2 carcionoma 30percent and G1 endmetro adenocarcinoma 70 percent. In 2007 Novemer i had total Hysterectomy . Now i am after 3 courses chemoterapy with carboplatin. How may chemoterapy courses do you recomend?

Last but not least regarding the uterus, it is key to sexual function for many women. Even many women who do / did not have uterine orgasms report a loss of desire and ability to orgasm and enjoy sex after hysterectomy even if their ovaries continue to function. Since the vagina is shortened, there is a risk that it will be shortened too much which can cause a problem with penetration and result in painful sex which you are likely trying to "fix.

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.

t want to do a little fix here and there and KEEP GOING BACK over and over again for more to be removed. Is it MY RIGHT to have this surgery or is it TOTALLY up to the doctors and insurance????????????? Does anybody know, because I want to be ready with KNOWLEDGE on Thursday?????

The HERS Foundation has been advocating for hysterectomy informed consent legislation for decades. But with all the money to be lost and the lobbying power of the industry, it is no wonder it hasn't happened. I try to educate women online but unfortunately they tend to listen to their doctors even though most of these surgeries are unnecessary.

Have had a large cyst on 1 ovary and have suffered for 9 months with extreme perimenopausal symptoms, 5 days straight every other month. My dr. wants to remove both ovaries prior to putting me on any HRT. At my age, is there any reason NOT remove both or should I keep 1 that may still produce enough estrogen even at my age? Thanks so much doctor.

I'm so glad you found this site and got some encouragement and support. It sounds like you've been through a lot. I had a 10 cm cyst removed last year and mine went smoothly. I wish yours had been as easy. Please take care of yourself and I do hope you're feeling much better now. Once your insides are healed up, there is a wonderful technique called ball rolling that helps reduce adhesions inside. I believe it's listed under "health pages" here.

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....

hi, I went to the cardiologist yesterday for the first time since the ER trip. I have a 90% blockage, not 70%. and calcificaiton of a valve and 2 other arteries. But, good news is, the 90% is down at the bottom of the artery area where he is hoping tributaries will develop as long as I keep doing the right things for myself. The calcium deposits and calcification is permanent damage, but not blocking the arteries. He also thought the sweating was menopause. Thank you all!

Will a hysterectomy correct a prolapse bladder? My mother is in her 70's and constantly has to go to the restroom to urinate she also feels the bladder is fallen and complains about the discomfort she feels in it hanging.

Last but not least regarding the uterus, it is key to sexual function for many women. Even many women who do / did not have uterine orgasms report a loss of desire and ability to orgasm and enjoy sex after hysterectomy even if their ovaries continue to function. Since the vagina is shortened, there is a risk that it will be shortened too much which can cause a problem with penetration and result in painful sex.

I'm a 44-year-old healthy female. I've had seven children, ages 2 to 24, after my last one I asked for a partial hysterectomy, my doctor tied my tubes. I'm a 44-year-old healthy female. I've had seven children, after my last one I asked for a partial hysterectomy, my doctor tied my tubes. Heavy bleeding and cramps for 7 to 8 days instead of my normal 4 day light periods.

Besides, women between 35 and 50 have been given much higher odds for birth defects and complications, can you imagine the odds for a 70 yo?

One year ago I had a subtotal Hysterectomy and a year before that I had a dermoid cycst removed along with an ovary and tube, Over this last month and a bit I have been having pain on my left side and have been bleeding for over a month..

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