Can I have a hystorectomy?

Question

I want to have everything taken out. I'm 23 and have no kids. Can I do this? I mean, WILL a doctor do it?

Please people, no preaching about my age and oh I might change my mind... I just want to know if it CAN be done.

Just in case it differs state to state... I'm in Cali.

Answer 1

It is possible in the strictest since of answering your question. But if you don't have a legitimate reason to have it done, no reputable doctor will do it. And it is a VERY painful recovery.

Answer 2

No, they probably won't even tie your tubes at this age let alone an elective hysterectomy. Besides, having everything taken out would potentially throw you into early menopause and cause a slew of other problems. It's not preaching. I want my tubes tied or my uterus ripped out (of course that second one is not happening), but since I'm around your age and no kids I can't get it done, but my husband to be on the other hand who is only 2 years older than me and also has no children, has no problem getting a vesectomy. No doctor says to him, "I can't do this you might change your mind. Wait a few more years." Ah well, at least one of us will be sterilised those sexist assholes! Good luck with what ever you're trying to do.

Answer 3

Not a good idea at that young age. Unless you have a high chance of cancer in your reproductive organs, I can't imagine you finding a doctor that will do it. You need your ovaries for the hormones. I know of a woman who had to have a complete hysterectomy when she was in her 30's. Now that she is in her 60's, I can't even begin to tell you how much trouble she has had - - - bones break easily, she has had 4 hip replacements. I don't see how she survives sometimes with all the problems. Her sister said it was because she had a hysterectomy when she was younger and then didn't take hormones.

Answer 4

I wasn't able to find anything specifically about CA state law, but I did find this...

"Before your operation, you will be asked to sign a document giving your "informed consent" to the operation. This form lets you know any risks or possible complications that can be caused by the surgical procedure. Some states have specific laws that pertain to hysterectomies. These laws require surgeons to explain the alternatives and the risks of the procedure and are intended to make sure you understand the potential after-effects of the operation."

Answer 5

Most doctors won't do a hysterectomy on someone your age unless there is some medical problem that requires it.
Keep asking Gyn surgeons until you find one who will do it.

I tried with my doctor when I was in my late 30s (I'm 44 now) because I can't have kids, so why keep the thing. She refused. I understand what you're going through.
I'm going through Perimenopause now and having problems so I may ask my Gyn again soon.

I wish you well and hope you succeed.

Answer 6

If you are going to pay cash out of your pocket, then you might be able to find a doctor to do this for you although I would consider it unethical. If you are wanting insurance to foot the bill, your doctor is going to have to justify the surgery for a medical reason, elective will most likely be denied by the insurance company.

Answer 7

Yes i think that you can but before you do just make sure that you really want that done and if so go for it. That means also no more periods also.

Answer 8

you are going to have a difficult time finding a doctor to do it without a legitimate reason. its not a good idea,you will have numerous physical problems and also it affects you mentally. even 50 yr old women who do have to have one cause of medical problems are affected psychologically by it. why would you want to do it???? thats so stupid.

Answer 9

if you do, you will get post tubal ligation syndrome (you get it after a tubal ligation, but get the same thing after hysterectomy, too) and you will want to die. if death suits you, go for it. you can probably find a doctor in a third world country to do it. maybe. one thing you should think about (because i didn't, and feel stupid), you cannot disrrupt what god made and expect it to not have consequences.
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Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome (PTLS) aka PTS is linked with:

Castrative Menopause
Severe Hormone Imbalance
Ovarian Isolation (Post Hysterectomy, Post Tubal Ligation)
Atrophic Ovaries
Increased Risk of Heart Disease
Bone Loss and Osteoporosis
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)
PMS
Endometriosis
Adenomyosis
Severe Pelvic Adhesions
Misplacement of Female Organs
Decreased Lactating Ability

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SYMPTOMS OF POST TUBAL SYNDROME


1. Eptopic pregnancy or pregnancy (well known risk of tubals)

2. Hot flashes, flushes, night sweats and/or cold flashes,
clammy feeling, chills

3. Bouts of rapid heart beat

4. Irritability

5. Mood swings, sudden tears

6. Trouble sleeping through the night (with or without night sweats)

7. Irregular periods; shorter, lighter periods; heavier periods, flooding;
phantom periods, shorter cycles, longer cycles

8. Loss of libido

9. Dry vagina

10. Itchy vagina-at time raw like, can radiated from whole area, with
absence of yeast infections.

11. Color change in vaginal area. (color gets darker -darker red to purple)

12. Crashing fatigue - Chronic Fatigue

13. Anxiety, feeling ill at ease

14. Feelings of dread, apprehension, doom

15. Difficulty concentrating, disorientation, mental confusion

16. Disturbing memory lapses

17. Incontinence, especially upon sneezing, laughing; urge incontinence


18. Prolapse of uterus do to rapid decrease in estrogen levels.

19. Itchy, crawly skin

20. Aching, sore joints, muscles and tendons

21. Increased tension in muscles

22. Breast tenderness

23. Decrease in breast mass

24. Headache change: increase or decrease

25. Gastrointestinal distress, indigestion, flatulence, gas pain, nausea
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

26. Sudden bouts of bloat

27. Depression

28. Exacerbation of existing conditions

29. Allergies developing or increasing - (Chronic sinusitis).

30 Nasal infections-necessitating antibiotics

31. Weight gain

32. Hair loss or thinning, head, pubic, or whole body; increase in facial hair

33. Dizziness, light-headedness, episodes of loss of balance

34. Changes in body odor

35. Electric shock or stabbing sensation under the skin.

36. Tingling in the extremities,

37. Gum problems, increased bleeding

38. Burning tongue, burning roof of mouth, bad taste in mouth, change in
breath odor

39. Osteoporosis (after several years )

40. Changes in fingernails: softer, crack or break easier

41. Stabbing pains in pelvic area at time of ovulation

42. Pelvic Pain

43. Development of Adenomyosis

44. Development of Ovarian/Tubal Cysts

45. Decreased Lactation Ability

Answer 10

I guess you can do it if you want, just so that u know that u will have no horomones and u can not get wet nturally when u have sex.