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we have 2 boys and can not have any more . I have had fibroids removed twice already . am i too young?

2007-10-29 15:29:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Diseases & Conditions Other - Diseases

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Are you ready for a Hysterectomy? I understand that you have already had your children but, you are still very young. It is no walk in the park. Yes they have improved hormones supplements but women can still problems with Osteoporosis. HRT has a list of problems associated with it like cardivascular disease, mood swings, depression, sexual changes etc. If you decide that a Hysterectomy is your choice, I highly recommend that you opt to use the Bioidentical Hormones. All hormone supplementation carries the risk of Breast Cancer but, research has shown the Bioidentical type tend to be a bit safer.

I was faced with the Hysterectomy decision awhile back & I started doing my own research & didn't like all the future side effects I would face. In my case, I went a more holistic route.I started taking Fibrovan twice a day. I made a few changes in my diet. Stopped drinking all products with caffeine. I tried to start eating organic meat, eggs, & milk.(I limit my dairy & add a calcium supplement) You can get most organic products at your local grocery store now. I also take 1500 mg of cold pressed Primrose Oil daily. I honestly can tell you I've never felt better.

I know every situation is different but, I just wanted you to know that there are more avenues out there. For example, when I have gone back for follow-up ultra-sounds & my fibroids are gone, I have been so excited to show my Dr. & he says that the Radioligist just couldn't find them?? When I have tried to point out that all my pain is gone, they act like I am crazy. No one wants to admit that there are things outside of the "normal medical procedures" that work.

Hope all this helps, I know how stressful times like these are. Just try & remember research as much as possible. It's your
body & you control the decisions.

2007-10-30 19:15:27 · answer #1 · answered by ` 7 · 1 0

That's a pretty well-accepted treatment for endometriosis. And you're not planning to have any more children, so I'm not sure that there's a huge reason to keep your uterus around.

Are your doctors saying total or partial hysterectomy? It may depend on the state of your endometriosis, but a partial hysterectomy that leaves your ovaries intact would probably have less effect on your hormones. (My mom had her uterus -only -removed at 38, right after my little brother was born, to correct the uterus' collapsing state.) Are you worried about your production of female hormones/heart health/receiving hormone therapy for the next 20 years, or is it the surgery itself that's bugging you?

Have you gotten a second opinion? or a third? Doctors do not always agree on the best treatment, so a consensus opinion would be valuable. On a side note, do you trust your doctor and can you talk to him/her, or do you leave the office thinking, "Whaaaa?" If it's whaaaa, maybe you need another doctor. A good one will listen to your concerns, explain what the intent of the treatment is and why it's a good option, as well as put forth alternatives to help you make up your mind. And most doctors, I believe, really do want to do what is best for their patients. Some of them just forget to listen to their patients...

DO NOT agree to let your doctor do the surgery until you understand the reasons to do it. It sometimes helps to take your mother, or a friend, or even your husband (okay, so he doesn't have the same equipment -- he cares about you and wants to make sure you are well) to take notes and ask questions you might not feel up to asking, as you sit there on the table in nothing but that stupid apron dress thing that does such a number on your self-confidence.

Do some research. You could check out endometriosisassn.org to find out more. Hysterectomy is supposed to be the treatment for severe cases, not mild-pain-and-nuisance cases.

Listen, you deserve the best medical care you can get. You have to live with your decision. It MIGHT be the best for you, but it might not, so don't agree until you have a clear understanding of your particular situation and why your doctor wants to take such a course. I wish you well.

2007-10-29 15:54:55 · answer #2 · answered by Carol G 3 · 0 0

I am the youngest of 4 kids and my mom was 28 when I was born. She had to have a complete hysterectomy at age 30 also. She had to go in for monthly hormone shots, but treatments may have improved since then...this was 35 years ago. If it will keep you from having to suffer through more surgeries and it will cut back on your chances of developing cancer (Which is what my mom was told) I think it is worth it.

2007-10-29 15:39:33 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0 0

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