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Anyone Have a Partial Hysterectomy
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on April 22, 2009
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I found out I have fibroid tumors when I was 11 weeks pregnant. I had very painful abdominal pains. My daughter is almost 2 now, but the fibroids have doubled in siz...
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- Just a quick answer. I had a hysterectomy four years ago because of fibroids, pain and heavy bleeding. I am 46 now. It is the best thing I ever did for myself!!! My do...
- I had a Partial Vaginal hyster 1 year ago. The recovery was not bad and it was the best thing I ever did! R. Christiansen Director Baby Crazy WWW.iambabycrazy.co...
- Personally I would seek a second opinion before having this surgery. Not to say that it isn't the best solution or that your doctor isn't good, but possibly another d...
Hysterectomy
Asked by C.G. from Los Angeles
on February 15, 2008
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hi! i am a 39 year old mom to a 11 yr old boy and a wife to a husband of 5 years. when my son was born, he weighed 7 lbs 15 1/2 oz. i am 4 foot 10 with a weight of 1...
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- My mom just had one... at age 67.... and was released in 2 days. A little sore for a few days, but was up and walking around a week later. She was having many of the s...
- That is such a final thing. It depends on your attitude whether it will be ok for you. Have you tried any other means of lifting the bladder such as acupuncture or B...
- Dear C., You will feel so much better after the surgery. I was bleeding all the time from a large fibroid and I some of your other symptoms. I had them take my ovar...
Partial Hysterectomy & Bladder Surgery and Sports
Asked by D.P. from Portland
on February 16, 2010
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My doc suggested the removal of my uterus and bring up my bladder because I have prolape uterus. He wants to do it vaginal. I read many comments and researched the p...
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- I had a complete hysterectomy in 2001. I too was scared because I had heard horrow stories about weight gain, swelly belly, etc. I had the c-section type incision. ...
- My mom went through this last year at 53 years old. She'd been having all kinds of trouble with pain as well as the stressed out vaginal and rectal walls getting tears...
- I had both done a couple of years ago and am SO pleased! My last child was born in 1983 and I had bladder problems ever since, not knowing why or what to do. Then a ...
Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Asked by T.D. from Detroit
on June 11, 2008
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Firboid history: I was very sick and had to have an emergency myomectomy back in 2001 to remove 8 fibroids that were located outside of my uterus. They grew back and...
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- Dear T., I too have had many issues with fibroids. I had a myomectomy in 1993. Apparently, I had so many fibroids that my entire abdominal cavity was filled and t...
- Definitely search through the Google groups for women with the same condition... they will have the experience you need. Also, take any advice you read with a huge he...
- T. ~ I don't know much about the procedure. But are you done having kids? If you are, I would deffinitely have a hysterectomy. The fibroids are going to continue t...
Pregnancy After Hysterectomy
Asked by L.N. from Nashville
on August 3, 2009
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I know this is going to sound stupid, but bear with me please.
I delivered my daughter VBAC almost 2 years ago, resulting in a ruptured uterus and subsequent parti...
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- first have you done a pregnance test? as long as you have 1 tube their is a chance you can have a child. although if you think you may be it could be all in your head...
- Yes a tubal pregnancy is still possible. Call the doctor right away and get in to see him. Have them do an ultrasound, intermal is the best. Don't delay, I almost d...
- yes, if you still have ovaries, an ectopic pregnancy is a slight possibility. If you are and it is growing in your fallopian tube, it will get more & more painful unti...
Hysterectomy at 40?
Asked by J.S. from Cleveland
on January 15, 2010
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I have had a host of Women problems, including severe endometriosis, ovarian cysts, etc. Both of my kids are fertility babies, thru Ovulation Induction and IUI. My p...
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- What about a low-dose pill like breastfeeding women take? The low progesterone and no estrogen put you at less of a risk for cancer (which really isn't that high with...
- Hi J., So sorry to hear about what you've gone thru! I used to have similar monthly pain issues, and the pill helped quite a bit, but like you, I didn't want to live ...
- Hi J., I am recovering right now from having a hysterectomy on Dec 30. I am 43 and had huge fibroid tumors which caused heavy bleeding and blood clots. My recovery ...
Hysterectomy?? Other Options
Asked by P.S. from Grand Forks
on February 20, 2012
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I am waiting for a gyno specialist appointment to discuss options because of excessive heavy periods. I have a variety of health issues and am very senisitive to meds....
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- If you can do it, keep your one remaining ovary to avoid HRT. Have you seen an endocrinologist? Clearly something is causing the bleeding - either your lining is ge...
- I had a complete abdominal hysterectomy taking everything about 10 yrs ago (I am 49) and it was the BEST decision I ever made. I did opt for HRT patch and I've never...
- There are no cons-I know this first hand
Hysterectomy
Asked by R.L. from Detroit
on January 25, 2009
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hi, i was wondering if anyone can tell me anything about good or bad on their hysterectomys, just the one where they only remove only the uterous and not the overies. ...
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- Good morning R., I would like to share my experience about my hysterectomy. I was in the same situation back in 2004 ( actually, it started in about 2002), I w...
- Dear R. L., I had my hysterectomy back in 1994 and I am what is considered to be morbidly obese, so if you are not fat, you may not have as much pain as I did. All...
- Hi R.---Have you ever thought about looking at your diet as a good place to start balancing hormones and strenthening your immune system to reduce pain and risk of inf...
Total or Partial Hysterectomy
Asked by C.D. from New York
on June 7, 2009
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I am a little nervous about this... I am 36, I have fibroid tumors and I know it has progressivly gotten worse, I have an OB/GYN appointment on thursday evening. Becau...
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- C. I have 3 huge fibroids and they have not gotten much smaller since their increase in size from my pregnancy. I also had my tubes tied after I had my daughter beca...
- I don't have experience with this personally. however, I just was made aware of a new procedure that is called cryoablation. Its an alternative to hysterectomy. Che...
- Hi C. Don't jump until you know!! No sense finding answers to questions that have not been asked. I was diagnosed with fibroid tumor when I was young. Young enough...
HELP....I Want/need a Hysterectomy
Asked by S.G. from Los Angeles
on August 1, 2011
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Hello ladies.......I am really looking into getting a Hysterectomy due to excessive menstrual bleeding. I have researched it online and would like to get any advise I...
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- Had mine Feb 7 2011 and it was the best thing I did!!! In the hospital for 24 hours..no complications...bed rest for 48 hours and the rest is history.. Have not ...
- Have you talked to your doctor about this? Are you a candidate for endometrial ablation (sp?)? There are other now less invasive ways to treat heavy bleeding that you ...
- I had one 6 years ago. Best thing I ever did for myself. I had fibroids and very heavy bleeding. I was 42 and sick of dealing with it. It was supposed to be done...
