heavy periods?

Question

been having very heavy periods for years im 23 years old with lots of cancer in my family would i be able to get a hystrectmiy as im sure i dont want any kids all advice welcome

Answer 1

you do not have to have a hysterectomy to stop having periods. There is a procedure where they go in and burn the lining of your uterus and that stops you from having periods.
I had a friend who was having severe periods and alot of pain with them and this is what the doctor did for her.

Ask you doctor about this procedure and have him explain it to you and then make a decision from there.
This woman I told you about was only 22 but she had two children and knew she did not want any more.

Answer 2

you are still very young.having hysterectomy at this stage might do you more harm that good. This might give you some health problems. This will surely leave you with the need for hormonal replacement therapy since you will be losing the ability to produce some hormones needed by the body. Even if you do not want to have any kids now, you might change your mind along the way. I suggest that you weigh the pros and cons before jumping into a decision. Do more research on the issue and sub-issues. Get medical opinions from certified doctors/gynecologists. Having a hysterectomy will not totally free you from the threat of cancer.The doctor will explain this to you better. Go see a doctor to enlighten you on this. Goodluck dear!

Answer 3

Getting a hysterectomy is a bit drastic and who knows how you may feel about having children in a few years, even if you still don't want them at least you always have the option. Go see your doctor about your heavy periods as there is loads that can be done to make them lighter. With cancer occuring within your family you're bound to be concerned but try not to worry or do anything drastic as it doesn't necessarily mean that it will happen to you.

Answer 4

A hysterectomy for heavy periods is a little excessive don't you think?

I have always had menorrhagia, this got heavier when I had my IUD fitted, but I use a menstrual cup so it really isn't a problem at all, but even then I still try to prevent heavy periods to avoid anaemia. I make slight dietary changes prior to my period to reduce the amount of bleeding – such as using kelp tablets, protein-rich diet, reducing foods with phytoestrogens such as soy, I also use evening primrose oil to balance out my hormones as well.

Have you looked into the possibility of it being a hormonal imbalance or linked to some other health problem?
Often heavy periods can be a sign of a greater underlying problem, I believe liver or kidney problems are linked with heavy periods. Another possible cause would be estrogen dominance, treatment for which normally involves the use of progesterone treatments such as progesterone cream to balance out the hormones in your body.

I could never imagine wanting to stop my periods or remove my uterus, I love my periods too much for that, even hormonal birth control would be excessive and certainly again not anything I personally would go for, it is an option for you but it won't solve the problem.

If however you want to do this, the chances of finding a doctor willing are slim, I have found that even menstrual problems are dealt with by doctors with ignorance and a great unwillingness to assist at our age. Generally this is because for one reproductive problems are only really a concern to them if you are ready to have children so causing an immediate problem, secondly because it is believed those childless by choice will change their minds when they find the right man. Most women our ages will find it hard enough to get a IUD fitted because of it's small increase in risk of effecting fertility, to find a doctor who would be willing to give you a hysterectomy for heavy periods is not very likely.

Answer 5

I recommend you go to a GYN doctor and have him/her find out what is causing your heavy periods. It could be a lot of things besides cancer--endometriosis, fibroids (benign growths), etc. At your age I think most doctors would like to try less drastic treatments than a hysterectomy, since you might change your mind in the future about having children. Frequently hormone treatments (the pill) or less drastic surgeries will make your periods lighter.

Good luck with this.

Answer 6

hysterectomys can cause you to loose some of your sex drive and are only performed in emergency situations at the age of twenty three you would be advised against it by doctors. so I wouldnt do that. You might try a certain type of birth control that will help you to regulate your periods better, and possibly make them lighter to not at all. Dont get a hysterectomy. Get five year implants I had these and they are very affective. No one knows what they will want five to ten years down the road. and you may regret your decision if you go a head with a hysterectomy.

Answer 7

Heavy periods is fairly common problem. I suppose its the effect it has on the individual that is more important. Heavy periods for you may not seem much to another and vice versa. Its the effect on your quality of life. Most importantly is that you need regular checks - make sure smears etc up to date. Go and see your GP. There are many options out there without having to resort to surgery. You may not feel like having children now as you are young but perhaps later on things/your mind may change. Medication available are mefenamic acid, tranexamic acid, oral contraception etc. I suppose most importantly you need to be reassured that this isnt cancer (time is on your side - you're 23 and this is unlikely)- see your doctor for a proper examination and to discuss treatment options

Answer 8

Heavy periods could be endometriosis. Many women get heavy peopiods without anything medically wrong with them. If you don't care to take birth control pills to reduce the amt & shorten the # of days, there are other options. Bextra is what I take for painful periods. You take it for 1 week BEFORE your period & it helps a lot. Up to 800 mg of ibuprofen also helps every 4-6 hrs.

Answer 9

You wont like a hysterectomy at 23!!!!! just go to your gyn and have a pap smear and maybe an ultrasound, if they have doubts you can have a biopsy of your endometryo.(spelling) But normally cancer there occur after 40 and yes you are in a high risk group...so prevention is the first

Answer 10

at age 27, i pleaded with my doctor for the hysterectomy because of heavy periods and family history of ovarian and uterine cancer... he refused...stating i was too young. i had two children and my now ex-husband had just had a vasectomy. so we were not planning any more children as we already had a boy and a girl 2 1/2 years apart. beautiful children... at age 31, i developed uterine fibroids. a hysterectomy wasn't necessary, but my doctor agreed at my request. he was reluctant. he kept asking me "what if" one day i left my husband, and wanted to have children... i knew for sure i didn't want anymore...no way....no how... i am now 36 and one year ago i met the love of my life...he has no children, he adores mine who are now 10 and 13. i cry myself to sleep just about every night knowing that i could never give this man a child of our own. don't put yourself through this. take the advice of the others and consider birthcontrol and other hormones as such to help alleviate your cycles. talk to your doctor, you'll find that his advice will make sense.