I am 37 and have 2 children. I also have endometriosis which I have had a laparoscopy done to remove the endo prior to having my kids. The endometriosis is starting to come back, as I'm starting to be uncomfortable and My dr. says if I have another lap He'd take my uterus out too (keep the ovaries so no menopause). Now I am done having kids but for some reason want to keep my uterus (husband had a vasectomy; we're REALLY done); How would i talk my doctor into just doing another lap. and leaving the uterus?? Can I insist that I keep it?
2007-09-13 06:31:51 · 8 answers · asked by tomihairs 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I had the same dilemma once, until i had a long conversation with my doctor. You should sit down and talk to him and explain your point of view, if he won't do it, change doctors. Remember doctors should treat us with respect and care, and a big part of that respect involves listening to us and our concerns.
I ended up having it done. Why? Because the uterus is there to help us reproduce, if we are done reproducing, it doesn't do much and it can be a focus for cancer to develop, especially if you suffer from endometriosis, because the cells are over/reproducing themselves. But as i said, talk to him and then decide.
2007-09-13 07:02:29 · answer #1 · answered by AMBER D 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would get current research that shows that a hysterectomy does not cure endo-doesn't matter if it is partial or complete-and take that into your dr. and explain your feelings to him as well as showing him the research that shows a hyst is not a cure. If that doesn't work, get another dr. Hysts do not cure endo, that is a common misconception. Your body does not need your reproductive organs for the endo to grow-and since you do not want it taken out you shouldn't. The best thing you can do is to have all of your endo excised by a specialist. good luck.
2007-09-13 21:35:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Endometriosis has a tendency to recur again and again, thereby causing you to have to have continual laparoscopies, which could damage your uterus. There are always risks with any procedure you undergo. But, your doctor should honor your wishes to keep your uterus intact.
2007-09-13 07:52:37 · answer #3 · answered by ripsgracie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hysterectomies used to be one of the most common operations performed in the US and nearly all of them were unnecessary. It was almost routine for a woman of menopause age to get one. Since then, attitudes have changed and this operation is now generally only done when there are no alternatives such as with cancer. I'm glad to see this attitude change since a hysterectomy is essentially female castration.
2007-09-13 08:55:35 · answer #4 · answered by RoVale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend ablation, it works great! Your uterus is a big part in the support in the abdomen and pelvis, when it is removed some women have problems with scarring and muscle laxity which may result in pain, bladder problems, etc.
2007-09-13 07:08:38 · answer #5 · answered by K13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor can't make you have it removed if its not threatening your life. Laparascopy is a selective surgery and being thus, should be done on your terms. I suggest if you don't like the way your doctor is wanting to do the procedure, get another doctor.
2007-09-13 06:37:21 · answer #6 · answered by skye_blue_05 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you want to keep your uterus because it is yours!!! i feel the same way(i am post menopausal with uterine bleeding) i just feel that it is something personal...if your doctor insists...find another doctor....it is totally your choice.
2007-09-13 06:58:21 · answer #7 · answered by jazzy l 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For hormones to protect against certain cancers, better sex, no cervix makes for sex in outer space, and surgery sucks.
2007-09-13 07:11:20 · answer #8 · answered by Angelina N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋