anyone with knowledge about hysterectomy?

Question

i'm considering this surgery, and i want to know about any drawbacks, legal stipulations, height/weight reguirements, etc.
i've been giving this a lot of thought, but i need to know more than the basics.i have a particular disorder that prevents me from menstruating, and i think this would be good for me. when i speak with my obgyn i don't want any surprises.

the only reason why i'm considering it is because i don't menstruate anyway the cause is POVD.
(polycystic ovarion disease) what this disorder does is causes many small cysts that make the ovaries swell, as well as, permanent hormone imbalance,even higher risk for certain cancers, i can't have more children,etc. i'm 20yrs old. i'm not taking this decision lightly.

weight was for sugery. in some instances surgery won't be performed if not a certain weight.(this was for my reduction surgery)

haven't had a period and not pregnant for more than six months

haven't had a period and not pregnant for more than six months. i've kept track of all the periods i've had for the past year and a half, and i can cout them on less than one hand.

haven't had a period and not pregnant for more than six months. i've kept track of all the periods i've had for the past year and a half, and i can count them on less than one hand.

the reason i'm an even higher risk is from family history on both sides(breast,uterine,ovarion,and cervical)
i know that this disorder isn't life threatening, but i don't want to live with false hope for more children. i know i can adopt, but it's not the same.

Answer 1

unless things have changes I think you have to have a pathology or reason to have it removed - I don't think doctors remove healthy organs. and if there is no reason for it to be removed (tumor, cancer, excessive bleeding, etc), your insurance would not pay for it. For most surgeries the doctor has to submit info to the insurance company, who usually requires a second opinion before they will approve coverage.
Unless you are at risk for uterine cancer I don't know why you would want surgery - surgery itself is a risk, and this would be major surgery. I'd reconsider. I had a hysterectomy because I had numerous fibroids and I also had a very large ovarian cyst. I had hemorragic menstrual periods, and my uterus was the size of a 4 or 5 month pregnancy (the cyst actually displaced the uterus so it may not have been that large). During the surgery I had them remove both ovaries (I had a friend die of ovarian cancer & didn't want to chance it), but I would not have had the surgery had I not needed it. It was a major abdominal operation and, while mine went well with no complications, I had to be out of work 5 weeks and nowadays with the risk of infections obtained in hospitals, I would not have surgery if I could avoid it.

Answer 2

Hi Friend.. Total Hysterectomy is not anything however entire elimination of Uterus.. From the indications U stated, I wager U R having Enometriosis.. It's wat U stated thickening of Uterine partitions.. There shall be Unusual Bleeding, Pain, Irregular durations, U relatively feels unwell becoz UR Hormone stages R irregular.. I dont consider U want a Hysterectomy four this situation on the grounds that it is the final phrase four this hindrance...and performed provided that it's so severe.. Generellay this approach does in circumstances of Uterine tumors.. I for my part recommend U to seek advice an extra Gynecologist... May be it may be cured by means of taking an extended path of Hormone and different capsules... U take atleast three-four proficient opinion B4 a resolution as U R 26... I wager U R now not having Children... If is it so, do consider a ten instances to take a resolution. It's real that Having Children in case of Endomertiosis is a complex mission... however now not Impossible.. If U have youngsters and/or now not wishing to have an extra, U can continue with that approach... Do Remember, It is a surgical approach, so have all of the problems of it.. U would possibly take weeks of Bed Rest, Life lengthy Hormone capsules to replacement and so forth... Only one million capabilities... U can get rid off Periods n related issues U R agony from now... Live Healthy.. Regards.. 'Joe'

Answer 3

Wow, what a can of worms you've opened.

PCOS is not a life-threatening disease. Please talk with your OB/gyn. There are medicines to put you on that will help regulate a cycle and help with the excess hair growth.
One medicine they'll use will be birth control to help give you periods. Yes, you need 4-6 periods a year or you're right, you increase the likelihood of uterine cancer.
The medicines they'll use will help control the weight, but you'll have to diet also.

I would recommend against a hysterectomy if someone came to me and wanted it merely for PCOS. There aren't weight limits. Drawbacks at your age are prolapse later in life, probably. Also, if you leave the ovaries you still have PCOS and the excess androgens, etc. If you take the ovaries, then you'll need HRT.

These are all issues that your gynecologist will discuss with you also. Good luck in your visit.

Answer 4

Height and weight requirements?? You've got to be kidding. Meantime you are going to be hard pressed to find a doctor that will do this surgery on your request. If you have been seeing this doctor and this hasn't been recommend you most likely are not going to talk him or her into it anyway.

Answer 5

There is no height/weight specifications or anything you mentioned. However doctors won't remove your reproductive organs unless they think you are in danger. There are hormones and medications. There are no legal drawbacks because its your own personal choice.

Answer 6

I had one almost twenty years ago. I had no ill effects BUT i made them leave my ovaries. That is where you hormones come from and the biggest problems that I have heard about come from no ovaries.

Answer 7

HAD A HYSTERECTOMY MANY YEARS AGO......PUT ME INTO WHAT THEY CALLED SURGICAL MENOPAUSE - MEANING IT CAME ON SUDDENLY AND VICIOUSLY. I HAD TO HAVE SURGERY (CANCER) BUT I WOULD NEVER DO IT SELECTIVELY, KNOW HOW I SUFFERED FROM HOT FLASHED (MORE LIKE BEING IN A FURNACE) DEPRESSION, MOOD SWINGS AND OSTEOARTHRITIS BECAUSE OF LACK OF ESTROGEN. IT'S NO FUN HONEY.THINK LONG AND HARD ABOUT IT.