Post-Hysterectomy Experiences?

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I've noticed that a number of you have had hysterectomies. I'm now

consulting with my docs about possibly having one myself. My question

is: If you've had a hysterectomy, were there any long-term drawbacks

(e.g. sexual problems, continued pelvic pain, urinary issues, weight

gain, etc.). If you're willing to answer this question about

post-hysterectomy issues, would you mind specifying whether your

ovaries were kept in or not and also whether you were pre- or

post-menopausal at the time of surgery? I would greatly appreciate

knowing what you've been through.

Cheers,

Shayna

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Shayna

I had my hysterectomy in my early 40s, so pre-menopausal. My overies

were removed and I took and still take estrogen. I actually felt

better after recovering, as the problems were removed. I hadn't been

diagnosed, so anesthesia issues were not addressed. My oldest son was

12 and his comment when told of the upcoming surgery was, " wow, think

of all the money you will save by not having to buy pads. " For me,

having it done was a good decision.

Good luck with the issue and decisions.

laurie

> I've noticed that a number of you have had hysterectomies. I'm now

> consulting with my docs about possibly having one myself. My question

> is: If you've had a hysterectomy, were there any long-term drawbacks

> (e.g. sexual problems, continued pelvic pain, urinary issues, weight

> gain, etc.). If you're willing to answer this question about

> post-hysterectomy issues, would you mind specifying whether your

> ovaries were kept in or not and also whether you were pre- or

> post-menopausal at the time of surgery? I would greatly appreciate

> knowing what you've been through.

> Cheers,

> Shayna

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I decided to have a hysterectomy (not including ovaries) in my 40s as I had a

prolapsed uterus. Never had a pain or bleeding problem Had had three lovely

children. I was post menopausal as I had menopause at age 35, just after my

daughter was born. Except for a postoperative infected haematoma, there have

been no issues since, either physical or emotional! Absolutely no regrets!

However it is a major operation and it could knock you around for a bit. I can

see why you might be considering this though! Also one advantage you don't ever

need a Pap smear again! pamela

Re: Post-Hysterectomy Experiences?

Shayna

I had my hysterectomy in my early 40s, so pre-menopausal. My overies

were removed and I took and still take estrogen. I actually felt

better after recovering, as the problems were removed. I hadn't been

diagnosed, so anesthesia issues were not addressed. My oldest son was

12 and his comment when told of the upcoming surgery was, " wow, think

of all the money you will save by not having to buy pads. " For me,

having it done was a good decision.

Good luck with the issue and decisions.

laurie

> I've noticed that a number of you have had hysterectomies. I'm now

> consulting with my docs about possibly having one myself. My question

> is: If you've had a hysterectomy, were there any long-term drawbacks

> (e.g. sexual problems, continued pelvic pain, urinary issues, weight

> gain, etc.). If you're willing to answer this question about

> post-hysterectomy issues, would you mind specifying whether your

> ovaries were kept in or not and also whether you were pre- or

> post-menopausal at the time of surgery? I would greatly appreciate

> knowing what you've been through.

> Cheers,

> Shayna

>

>

>

>

>

> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein

> are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail

> is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their

> responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with

> their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

>

> Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is

> automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack.

>

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>

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I had a hysterectomy in 1999. My ovaries were left in as they were not diseased.

I don't regret it at all. My doctor said I was her " poster child " for

hysterectomies-lol. The only problem I have had is some leaking of urine with

laughing etc. But it is not that big of a deal for me. If you are having

problems, I say go for it. I think you would feel a lot better after. Good luck.

shaynapearl happyclam8@...> wrote:

I've noticed that a number of you have had hysterectomies. I'm now

consulting with my docs about possibly having one myself. My question

is: If you've had a hysterectomy, were there any long-term drawbacks

(e.g. sexual problems, continued pelvic pain, urinary issues, weight

gain, etc.). If you're willing to answer this question about

post-hysterectomy issues, would you mind specifying whether your

ovaries were kept in or not and also whether you were pre- or

post-menopausal at the time of surgery? I would greatly appreciate

knowing what you've been through.

Cheers,

Shayna

Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are

not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is

entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their

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physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

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I am sorry for the double post. But sometimes when a hysterectomy is done- they

will leave in the cervix to help prevent bladder and sexual problems. It might

be something worth discussing with your physcian. With mine- the uterus and

cervix was removed.

shaynapearl happyclam8@...> wrote:

I've noticed that a number of you have had hysterectomies. I'm now

consulting with my docs about possibly having one myself. My question

is: If you've had a hysterectomy, were there any long-term drawbacks

(e.g. sexual problems, continued pelvic pain, urinary issues, weight

gain, etc.). If you're willing to answer this question about

post-hysterectomy issues, would you mind specifying whether your

ovaries were kept in or not and also whether you were pre- or

post-menopausal at the time of surgery? I would greatly appreciate

knowing what you've been through.

Cheers,

Shayna

Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are

not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is

entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their

responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their

physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is

automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack.

[Guest guest]

My cervix was left in place and the bladder was suspended during

surgery. I still need a PAP because I still have the cervix.

laurie

> I am sorry for the double post. But sometimes when a hysterectomy is done-

> they will leave in the cervix to help prevent bladder and sexual problems.

> It might be something worth discussing with your physcian. With mine- the

> uterus and cervix was removed.

>

>

>

> shaynapearl happyclam8@...> wrote:

> I've noticed that a number of you have had hysterectomies. I'm now

> consulting with my docs about possibly having one myself. My question

> is: If you've had a hysterectomy, were there any long-term drawbacks

> (e.g. sexual problems, continued pelvic pain, urinary issues, weight

> gain, etc.). If you're willing to answer this question about

> post-hysterectomy issues, would you mind specifying whether your

> ovaries were kept in or not and also whether you were pre- or

> post-menopausal at the time of surgery? I would greatly appreciate

> knowing what you've been through.

> Cheers,

> Shayna

>

>

>

>

>

> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein

> are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail

> is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their

> responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with

> their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

>

> Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is

> automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack.

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I had a hysterectomy in my late 30's, after my son was born (second child) my

period never ended. The ob/gyn said my uterus was the size of one right after

birth, and never shrank back much at all.

I kept ovaries and cervix, and regret none of it. I personally felt the

cervix was not a necessary thing to remove, so i asked that it remain (I was

not asked my opinion, the doc. was a bit amused that i even brought it up, but

- as we all do - i had researched and found that any changes re: sex etc were

less likely if the cervix is left)

I felt tremendously better after the hysterectomy, so much so that the

operational hernia that resulted (abdominal muscles receded away from the

incision, hmmmm ... muscle not healing right, sounds mito?? ) was nothing

compared to how badly i had felt before.

I think everyone is unique, but if one is suffering from some issues you may

find relief from hysterectomy. I certainly did

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Hi, I am usually just a lurker (suspected mito, relatively mild symptoms, mostly

myopathy)

but this thread reminded me of an article I read last month in the Toronto Star:

http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/

Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1137711017992&call_pageid=991479973472&col=991929

131147

which seems to correspond with the advice given here on retaining the cervix &

sexual

function. Of course, that won't always be possible for everyone.

I've spent a lot of time reading the archives for this list, and I just want to

say Thanks to

everyone for teaching me so much about dealing with the problems we face every

day. The

support you offer each other is amazing.

Cindy

>

> I had a hysterectomy in my late 30's, after my son was born (second child) my

period

never ended. The ob/gyn said my uterus was the size of one right after birth,

and never

shrank back much at all.

>

> I kept ovaries and cervix, and regret none of it. I personally felt the

cervix was not a

necessary thing to remove, so i asked that it remain (I was not asked my

opinion, the doc.

was a bit amused that i even brought it up, but - as we all do - i had

researched and

found that any changes re: sex etc were less likely if the cervix is left)

>

> I felt tremendously better after the hysterectomy, so much so that the

operational

hernia that resulted (abdominal muscles receded away from the incision, hmmmm

....

muscle not healing right, sounds mito?? ) was nothing compared to how badly

i had felt

before.

>

> I think everyone is unique, but if one is suffering from some issues you may

find relief

from hysterectomy. I certainly did

>

>

>

>

> --

>

> ***********************************************************

> Kelta Vineyard

>

> ---------------------------------

> Find your next car at Yahoo! Canada Autos

>

>

[Guest guest]

Cindy

Thanks! I'm glad you came out of lurkdom and posted.

laurie

> Hi, I am usually just a lurker (suspected mito, relatively mild symptoms,

> mostly myopathy)

> but this thread reminded me of an article I read last month in the Toronto

> Star:

>

> http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/

> Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1137711017992&call_pageid=991479973472&col=991929

> 131147

>

> which seems to correspond with the advice given here on retaining the

> cervix & sexual

> function. Of course, that won't always be possible for everyone.

>

>

> I've spent a lot of time reading the archives for this list, and I just

> want to say Thanks to

> everyone for teaching me so much about dealing with the problems we face

> every day. The

> support you offer each other is amazing.

>

>

> Cindy

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> >

> > I had a hysterectomy in my late 30's, after my son was born (second

> child) my period

> never ended. The ob/gyn said my uterus was the size of one right after

> birth, and never

> shrank back much at all.

> >

> > I kept ovaries and cervix, and regret none of it. I personally felt the

> cervix was not a

> necessary thing to remove, so i asked that it remain (I was not asked my

> opinion, the doc.

> was a bit amused that i even brought it up, but - as we all do - i had

> researched and

> found that any changes re: sex etc were less likely if the cervix is left)

> >

> > I felt tremendously better after the hysterectomy, so much so that the

> operational

> hernia that resulted (abdominal muscles receded away from the incision,

> hmmmm ...

> muscle not healing right, sounds mito?? ) was nothing compared to how

> badly i had felt

> before.

> >

> > I think everyone is unique, but if one is suffering from some issues

> you may find relief

> from hysterectomy. I certainly did

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > --

> >

> >

> ***********************************************************

> > Kelta Vineyard

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> > Find your next car at Yahoo! Canada Autos

> >

> >