I'm Not Sure What Is Going on with Me... Any Advice?

Hi S.. My prayers and support go out to you. Unfortunately, I wouldn't have much advise to offer you, as I have been going through something quite similar since I was 14. I am now 37 with one child. I either had two regular cycles a month, or one cycle that last between 10-21 days strait. I too had a laparoscopy where they removed a few pollips, but it only provided temporary relief for about a year. I have been poked and prodded by several doctors in my life time, some have too given me the option of BC, others actually performed a DnC. And, have been told that endo wasn't my issue either. It's very VERY difficult to find a physician out there that is willing to examine your full history before suggesting a hysto. But there out there. Please use this as your very last resort. I know you might be terribly frustrated right now, but if you're younger, having the hysto so early could cause you a lot of other problems you may not be ready for. God Speed. Take care.

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You sound very uncomfortable with what's being proposed for you. I would get a second and maybe a third opinion before undergoing such serious surgery. Find someone who specializes in premenopause. I go through the Park Nicollet system and they have several specialists in that area. Even if you end up with the same outcome, you'll feel better about your choice if you have more than one opinion.

Hi S.,
I had a hysterectomy done when I was 33 because of constant bleeding. It was like turning on the water faucet and it would go for weeks - then stop - only to start up the next week and go for weeks again! They tried several things with me, even a D&C but nothing stopped the bleeding.

I finally had the hysterectomy, they did it vaginally so no cutting into my tummy. I stayed in the hospital for 6 days (this was like 20 yrs ago) ... back then they kept you in the hospital so not sure how long you would stay in now. But anyway, I had immediate relief.

Just remember that when you have your hysterectomy, even though you are young, you will still go through menapause, having hot flashes etc. I went on Premarin for 5 yrs and everything was just fine. I've never been happier!

Blessings for a successful operation!
D.

I would recommend contacting the Pope Paul the VI Institute. You can look it up on line. Dr. Hilgers is known around the world for his work in OBGYN care. The pill and other sorts of birth control only mask the symptoms and this doctor believes in getting to the bottom of the issue and correcting it. He has trained doctors around the world in this sort of care and there may be a doctor near you. If not he is able to review you case records and offer assistance that way. I have used him on several occasions and I can't recommend him enough.

Hi S.
You are describing everything that I had except the bleeding. when I had a fibrod in my uteras and they did a hysterectomy but left my right ovary so I would not be on hormornes for along time I was 26 at the time. It was the BEST thing I have ever done. there is no more pain from my womenly organs and there is no more mood swings. mine was done laprascopicly. But it did take me the full 8 weeks to heal and feel back to normal. If you have more question I would love to talk more. T.