I'm 15 years old and I have period problems. I had my period for 6 months straight, went to several doctors and none of them knew what to do. Then I was off of it for a week and it started back again and I'm not sure when it will stop. Not only is it bad for my health since the doctors meds haven't fixed it yet. Would a hystorectomy be considerable because of the health conditions such as anemia and other blood disorders... not to mention reproductive disorders. I've been to doctors, I've been to ob/gyns, I've been on hormones, I've been tested for all sorts of things and everything comes back normal, I've had ultrasounds, and they can't find a single thing wrong with me. I can adopt when I'm older. I've always wanted children, but there are tons out there to be adopted. I'm just wondering what your opinions would be on it. I know I'M the one with the decision, but I like to hear different points of views.
2007-07-15 18:46:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I mean I know its a hard decision, but I can't go another 6 months of a period. If the bleeding lasts longer than 3 weeks, I'm going to go to my ob/gyn and talk about this. My mom probably wouldn't ever let me get it done, but I'm not healthy and everything the doctors have been doing hasn't worked.
2007-07-15 18:47:50 · update #1
Well the first 2 doctors I went to said this was normal. Then my most recent one has been putting me on hormones, and I've had all these tests. They can't find anything wrong. Not a hormonal problem, not anything. Which doesn't make sense! They said it would only last 3 months. Well three months after that I'm still having this problem.
2007-07-15 18:52:59 · update #2
I've had a transvaginal ultrasound already. After that they wanted a D&C but even my ob/gyn said she wouldn't want to do that considering my age.
2007-07-15 18:54:01 · update #3
Actually I have been on it and at first they thought that was what caused this... but that was in November and they said that would be out of my system by now. And I gained a ton of weight on Birth control... i would never go back on it.
2007-07-15 20:08:40 · update #4
The first thing that need to be done is an ultrasound if they haven't done one and maybe and MRI or CT scan. Once they do that they can have a clue what is going on. The next step is exploratory sugery to find out what is going on. A hysterectomy at your age is not something the do unless they can't get to the bottom of the problem. YOu may just have fibroids or something that can be fixed once they do more testing. If your doc doesn't get more diligent about helping you soon then change doctors.
2007-07-15 18:51:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to hear that you may be facing a hysterectomy at 15 years of age. However, if the bleedings are abnormal and lenghty like in your case and nothing the drs have done has worked out them maybe you should consider this option. Have they tried depoprovera? Just curious. The dr. know more than I do.
Lenghty bleeding can lead to anemia on the long run. Lossing blood for 6 months is a serious thing.
In additon to carrying a baby during pregnancy, your uterus has tons of hormones that regalulate your moods and temperament. Are you facing uterus removal only OR ovary removal as well? The ovaries can stay if they are healthy and even you could get eggs from them to have children through insemination.
It's a hard desicion and in making it think about your own well being and not in what your mom wants.
2007-07-16 01:56:26 · answer #2 · answered by cruisechloe 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, I think that is definately a last resort. I too had difficulties like yours. Mine were due to ovarian cysts, I suggest finding a better doctor. You may have to travel, but it will be worth it. Honestly, with everything you said, I would definately say wait, all your tests have came back normal which is a very good sign. Also I hope that you are taking prenatal vitamins because a continuous period can cause anemia. Trust me you are not alone, your body will even out. I hope that you take my advice. Hysterectomys due more then just cancel natural child birth options. You would have to be on hormone therapy for the next 25 years at least.
2007-07-16 01:55:03 · answer #3 · answered by Me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it sounds like you have pretty much made up your mind. but it is a long term solution for what may be a short term problem. I know it isn't fun, but it could change next month, it could change in two months, you just don't know. Neither do the doctors, and hon, I'm sorry but I doubt you will find a doctor willing to do a hysterectomy on one so young.
2007-07-16 01:51:04 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
best to discuss it with your doctor, again and again if necessary. They will treat you if you keep consulting them
2007-07-16 01:50:17 · answer #5 · answered by bholukalu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋