Hysterectomy Experience?

Question

I'm 45 and done with babies. I have fibroid tumors, a very large cyst on my only ovary and on/off precancerious tissue on my cervix that I have burnt off every other year. My periods last 2 weeks, have tons of blood/clots and cramping. What type of hysterectomy would you have. Should I keep the ovary? Heart attacks and strokes run in my family. Can anyone with experience help me?

Answer 1

I have also had to deal with fibroids and cysts, I wanted to
have a hysterectomy but after talking to my doctor I
realized that now is not a good time for me. It is a big
operation, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Your body will change big time, you will go into instant
menopause, and there will be other problems to deal with.
I wouldn't do it. Fibroids are very common and can be
removed, some come back and it's alot better to have
smaller procedures done more often than it is to have a
hysterectomy. I have endometriosis. The pain is so bad
I feel like I am going to die, I always feel like I am going
to have a heart attack from the pain, but I didn't have the
hysterectomy, I had an operation to removed the tissue
from endometriosis and my fibroids and cysts also. I feel
much better and unless things get worse think of another
alternative.

Answer 2

With the tumor on the ovary i am not sure they can keep it. Or if it will even be functional to keep.
I have half of one ovary left. And had mine at 25. I have not needed meds and I am doing well. I am 39 now.
I choose to have mine vanginal so they could also take care of a little slacking that I had. The also sewn my bladder to the wall of my back. My bladder had fallen from 3 large babies.
If you have nay questions you may email me.
Good luck

Answer 3

A hysterectomy is the best case for you. There are no blood related risks, and you'll be ready to go within the next day. The surgery is now done laproscopically, so there's no pain involved at all.

The only real change that you will see (besides your missing gears and nacks) is a change in your hormones. You may feel moody one day, and then happy the next. They have medication for this if it becomes a problem.

Answer 4

well I have a hysterectomy in 2003 @ the age of 39 and had experienced some of the things that you are experiencing now. If you are going to have a doctor go in, I would have them remove all parts. Your life will be almost easier and alot less pain. Heart/stroke also runs in my family "too" Let me know how you do??

Answer 5

A hysterectomy will definitely help with your problems. Keeping an ovary is a matter of opinion. They do continue to secrete some hormones which may be helpful. To choose to have a complete is just a matter of opinion. Since ovarian cancer is fairly common, it is wise to consider whether or not to keep them or even one.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Not a woman, but my wife had a partial one, left the ovaries? I believe. She said she wished she had done it years ago. No personalities change or anything. Two years before she had them scraped? but that didn't work for long. Stupid insurance company wanted that done first, so they wouldn't have to pay for the hysterectomy. so they ended up paying twice!!

Answer 8

i left my ovaries in. unless there are good reasons to have them removed of course.
keeping your ovaries will prevent you from hormonal loss.

ask your doctor for advice,but i say keep the ovaries if it's possible.