LADIES: Question about GYN procedures

Hello,
I had an abdominal hysterectomy about 3 yrs ago now. I had fibroids all over and in my uterus. I still have my ovaries and cervix. No medical issues since. I must say that not having a period has been great.


But definitely do your research and do what's best for your situation.

I had tubal ligation 11 years ago. I have normal periods. I have friends that had there Uterus removed due to heavy bleeding ect... no more periods for them no more cramping and bleeding. But most don't realize that by having your Uterus removed you can no longer have those deep uterine orgasams . You can still get off but the one bodypart is missing so it will be different for you . Best wishes for you.

I had tubal ligation 11 years ago. I have normal periods. I have friends that had there Uterus removed due to heavy bleeding ect... no more periods for them no more cramping and bleeding. But most don't realize that by having your Uterus removed you can no longer have those deep uterine orgasams . You can still get off but the one bodypart is missing so it will be different for you . Best wishes for you.

I can't say I've noticed much of a difference (other than the absence of pain) in regards to sexual enjoyment. Compare how often you have those types of orgasms to how often you are doubled over in pain.

No difference in sex life here. If anything, not having massive amounts of blood and clots falling out me, being a massive b*tch due to incredible cramping, exhausted from blood loss, and being 'out of commission' for a week to ten days out of every month has made our sex life and LOVE life even better.

If I do say so myself - we don't do too bad for old folks pushing 50- having been married 25 years.

TMI and FYI.

For what it's worth.

:-)

Let me just say, I am not advocating hysterectomy in any way. It's just my personal story. It worked for me. My one, little pink ovary-that-could has been pluggin away for almost 7 years post-op. I have a little smiley-face bikini line scar that healed and faded nicely.

I agree with everyone else here who says research, research, research. It's a very personal, hard decision. You're young age makes it even tougher.

My age acctually is not an issue, both my children have chronic illness that is very likely genetic, as I would never put a child through what my daughter goes through knowingly ( personal choice - not for all) I am dead set on the NO MORE children. I am leanign towards a hysterectomy at this time, guess I will have to wait for the dr to call me back....

Similar circumstances here. My second child is autistic and has Turner's Syndrome (genetic disorder). I was pregnant with my third when my second was diagnosed. I chose to continue on with the pregnancy knowing he could have problems (he's 17 and only issue is being a teenager!). But, I knew for a fact I didn't want any more kids because of my daughter's diagnosis.

I don't really know anything about it but based on these replies I'd get my tank yanked if I were you!

I had the Ablation 3 years ago and have not had a period since. I have recommended it to 5 friends and no one regrets having it done!

I am an LPN in an obs/gyne clinic here in Canada and am currently going thru some of this myself. As easy as the hysterectomy would be to just get it all done and over with you need to keep in mind years down the road. How old are you? If you take out the uterus too soon then later on in life you may have some issues with prolapses. The uterus does keep things in place. Something to consider!!! Hope it helped and didn't make your decision harder.

I had ablation 2 years ago and it never worked. After many tests I found out I have endometrial hyperplasia. Super heavy periods and in less than 2weeks I will be having a hysterectomy. The cells I have will most likely turn cancerous so it's really a no brainer.cannot wait to be period and cramp free once and for all. Good luck!

I have had all three, and here is my opinion.

A tubal made my periods worse for 17 years
An ablation was only a temporary fix
And a hysterectomy was something I wish I would have done instead of the tubal.

My ovaries were removed, and I where a patch, so I don't have any mood swings, or hot flashes, again, I wish I would have had my hysterectomy 17 years ago

Good Luck,
Ivy

I had a tubal ligation almost a year ago, but for diffrent reasons than why you are considering. I feel great. Periods haven't changed much. I would say that if you have heavy aweful periods and you gyn has suggested hysterectomy-get it now and be pain free!

I would opt for the hysterectomy. The surgery is much less invasive that in the past (they do it laparascopically) and recovery is better. The chances of the ablation stopping the bleeding is not incredibly high. If you are done having children, then the hysterectomy is the way to go.

Unless like mine, your uterus has become too large to be removed laparoscopically or vaginally. Had mine abdominally. Now have a 6-inch scar across my lower abdomen, but it was done below the bikini line so no one sees it except me, my partner and my doc.

Also, I'm not sure what the reason for your surgery is, but if it's something like fibroids or endometriosis you should also have your cervix removed as it is made of the same tissue as your uterus and therefore prone to the same ailments. Keep your ovaries if at all possible.

I had the ablation done 4 years ago, it was great at first, but now my periods are back to a full super heavy flow with major cramps again. I wont do it again because the procedure is excruciatingly painful. I'm opting for partial hysterectomy next, although I'm hoping that with my weight loss and nutritional change that some of my problems will lighten up.