if not, how would i go about getting one? i'm currently pregnant and really can't stand the thought of having another baby! i'm in constant pain, people i thought were friends have turned against me, and i generally feel so amazingly low. i never want to go through this again and i'm thinking a hysterectomy is my only way at 100% never falling pregnant again. if someone has any tips to help i'm all for it! i'm not putting my faith in birth control again as i fell pregnant on birth control! typical huh?
2007-03-23 01:37:55 · 16 answers · asked by evilbunnyhahaha 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i'm wanting the 'drastic' option because as i said, i fell pregnant on the birth control jab (apparently 99% effective) so sterilisation also being 99% effective is not something i'm willing to put my faith in.
2007-03-23 01:46:35 · update #1
MADLEEDS: can you not read or something?! look above and try readng AGAIN
2007-03-23 01:47:39 · update #2
Have you considered female sterilisation? It is more than 99% effective. About 1 in 200 women will become pregnant after sterilisation. This is because the tubes can, rarely, come back together again after being cut or blocked. This is available on the NHS.
You may want to look in to male sterilisation too, this has a failure rate of less than 1%, so if you both get sterilised, there will be a very small chance of pregnancy.
A hysterectomy is available on he NHS, but I don't know if any doctor will be willing to do the procedure solely for the purpose of contraception. Also, the doctors usually like you to wait 6 months after the birth of a baby before having your tubes tied or a hysterectomy.
You are highly likely to go through menopausal symptoms immediately after a hysterectomy.
Your midwife will know all the ins and outs, and it is a good idea to discuss it with her as she will know what is available in your area.
EDIT - Sterilisation is more effective that the injection. The failure rate for sterilisation for women is 1 in 200. The injection failure rate is 1 in 100. The lifetime failure rate for a vasectomy is 1 in 2000. If you combine male and female sterilisation, your chances are almost zero. The only reason sterilisation happens if is the tubes refuse, and this is very rare. The injection though, is affected by other things, such as weight and other medications.
Unfortunately, I think you will have a fight on your hands to get a hysterectomy for contraceptive purposes. Your midwife or GP is the best person to talk to to get the ball rolling and find out what the options are where you live.
2007-03-23 01:44:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be very difficult to get a hysterectomy on the NHS, as they generally only do these if there is a very good medical reason. And if you are young and healthy then it also be hard to get it done privately aswell.
I know you have had a terrible time with your pregnancy, but it is nearly over now and when you finally give birth to your baby the love you will feel it will be undescribable.
I don't know why your friends have turned against you, but if they have then were they really freinds to begin with?
Think of this as a new chapter in your life. You will meet new people and make new friends. And just think if you had a hysterectomy and a few years down the line you meet a wonderful man you may just find you regret it.
At the end of the day it is your descion, but just think very carefully before you take any drastic action.
My thoughts are with you and if you need a friend to talk to please e-mail me xxxx
2007-03-23 02:55:01 · answer #2 · answered by vixwood1979 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to have a hysterectomy, a tubal ligation will work too.
Hysterectomy is a major operation where you'll be totally out of action for 6 weeks and off work probably for 6 months. It is unlikely you would be able to have one on the NHS unless there is a medical reason for it. If you have your ovaries removed then you will undergo an early menopause, put on weight and need to take HRT.
Tubal ligation (sterilisation, having your tubes tied etc etc) can be performed with key hole surgery to put on two little plastic clips, leaving two tiny scars on your tummy. It can be performed as a day patient and you can be back at work within a week. There is a very small chance it will fail if you are young (there are cases where the tubes have repaired themselves), but the older you get (over 30) the chance of this happening is hugely reduced. I cannot recommend it enough. It is the most common form of female sterilisation/contraception used in the world and you can have it performed on the NHS.
2007-03-23 01:47:45 · answer #3 · answered by finch 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must visit your GP to get advice about the current pregnancy. You need to describe your symptoms regarding the pain you are in. It is very important you arrange the visit immediately.
You can also discuss with your GP your concerns, including the prospects and implications for your long term health of abortion (you can get access to specialist advisers via your GP) and also how to ensure effective contraception.
I am not a GP but as far as I am aware hysterectomy's are only performed for health reasons (as in the womb has become a source of danger to your life)
2007-03-23 01:56:16 · answer #4 · answered by noeusuperstate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah you can get a Hysterectomy on the NHS..Is that not a bit drastic just to avoid havin more kids...I would go down the line of sterilization....
2007-03-23 01:49:27 · answer #5 · answered by Lindy Loo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid that no matter how much you want it, no one is going to do a hysterectomy on someone in their early 20s. You might be able to find someone to do it privately but major surgery like that would probably cost somewhere around £20,000.
2007-03-23 02:43:23 · answer #6 · answered by Ricecakes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, the NHS won't sterilize you or give you a hysterectomy unless you are over a certain age. You would have to ask your GP what your local Trust guidelines are.
2007-03-23 01:44:19 · answer #7 · answered by lululaluau 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hysterectomy is done on the nhs, but not for simply not wanting anymoe children, thats what sterilsation is for.
My mum had hers done because of problems over a 10 year period, and all her kids where grown up, and even then its only done as a last option.
There would need to be a medical reason for you having one
2007-03-23 02:19:19 · answer #8 · answered by hayles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no only for medical reasons as this is a major operation which has many side effects
but you could have a sterilisation instead by private hospital as the nhs has strict protocols on this procedure
2007-03-23 01:42:54 · answer #9 · answered by minty359 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why on earth would you need a hysterectomy? You could be sterilised instead...
2007-03-23 01:42:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋