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Life After Hysterectomy
Asked by S. from Dallas
on September 7, 2009
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I had a complete hysterectomy back in March and had some complications but now finally over. I had stage 1 cancer but it was caught in time and only required surgery. ...
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- S., you should not still be in pain. You need to talk to your doctor about this. There is an emotional aspect to having a hysterectomy that not a lot of people seem ...
- S., I can feel your frustration, but please be patient. You have to allow your body time to heal properly. It may take you up to one year to feel your old self again...
- I had my hysterectomy about 8 yrs ago. It was the BEST thing I ever did. I have never felt more freedom, relief, looked or had an overall better health since my surg...
Hysterectomy Advice Needed
Asked by A.S. from Lancaster
on September 29, 2008
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After 2 long years I was finally diagnosed w/ stage 4 endometriosis and I will probably need a total hysterectomy. I feel good about the treatment needed but I think ...
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- Treating endo with a hysterectomy does not always take it away. Have you looked into excision surgery? Find a specialist that deals with endo. I was able to get thi...
- Both my mother in law and mother had these operations. My mums ovaries packed up early and she had to go on hormone replacement. (She was 37). My mother in law was old...
- Hi A.! Only two years of endometriosis? Before my total hysterectomy, it was twenty years..when I was 44, my female OB/GYN told me she would not do the surgery, event...
Hysterectomy While Breastfeeding
Asked by L.N. from Nashville
on February 21, 2008
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I posted once before in regards to continued bleeding after the delivery of my beautiful baby girl. During the delivery (a VBAC) my uterus ruptured. I had a follow u...
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- L., I would contact a lactation consultant to see if the hysterectomy will effect your breastmilk suppy. Are they removing just your uterus or the ovaries as well...
- Awww. I'm so sorry! I know this is hard. It sounds like you have good communication with your doctors and that they only decided this as a last resort. It is a terrib...
- I would talk to a midwife and other alternative health care professionals before making this drastic of a move, but that's just me. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Thermachoice Uterine Abilation...
Asked by C.W. from Phoenix
on August 14, 2009
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i'm just went to the ob and im thinking of a uterine abilation. i am very eneimic and have very heavy periods with big clots. so im looking into it i know it isnt 100 ...
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- sorry I can't tell you first hand, but a good friend of mine was telling me to do it. I don't know what type I just know she said it was an ablation. She didn't have...
- Hi C.- I had the Novasure uterine ablation a couple of years ago (I was 37).... don't know if that's similiar to the thermachoice or not. Anyway, it was one of the b...
- I had this done in October of 2008. It's the best thing I've ever done (besides my carpell tunnel surgery). Anyway, I had no period whatsoever for 3 months. And now I ...
Have You Had an Endometrial Ablation??
Asked by S.K. from Dallas
on June 6, 2008
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I am 40 and have suffered with really bad cramps since my teens. I found out in 2002 that I had endometriosis and had laproscopic surgery. We are finished having chil...
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- Hello, I had the ablation done in 2004 and it worked good for about 6 months and my dr told me that its NOT guaranteed to work but i took the chance and did it. In Fe...
- I've had both. I would steer you to go down the ablation path first. I think I'm an exception to the rule. The ablation didn't work for me at all. But, I was havin...
- I was having horrible cramps and done with having kids. I was having periods that were 2-3 weeks long and becoming anemic. I had the ablsion 5 years ago this summer ...
What Would You Do
Asked by D.F. from State College
on November 6, 2006
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What my question is I have been dealing with endometriosis for a good while now. I had surgery for sterilization(fixed is my words)that I cant have no more children I...
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- Hi D.. I know exactly what you are going through. I had endrometrosis and had partial hysterectomy. I was 18 when I had twins but I was suffering alot of pain and m...
- I really do sympathize. I was diagnosed with Endometriosis/interstitial cystitis and HPV a few years back. I am going to be 32 in May, 2007. My doctor's also think ...
- D., I would get another opinion. I worked with a fairly young woman (early 30's) who had a partial hysterectomy. She had severe endemetriosis that affected her day ...
Vbac Vs. C-section
Asked by V.W. from Phoenix
on March 17, 2009
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Heya Mommas-
I am faced with a dilemma. My first baby was delivered via c-section after dilating to 4cm. She was trying to come out hand first and despite the docto...
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- V., I had my daughter via c-section - my doctor induced my at 41 weeks. I was fully dialated and 100% efaced, but she was stuck and no amount of manipulating was ...
- Hi V., Just as an FYI, inductions are not recommended for a VBAC due to increased risk of uterine rupture. So, when attempting a VBAC, you will have to go into lab...
- Hello V.. I had the same concerns you did. I wanted more than 2 kids and I did not like the idea of having multiple cesareans. I had an emergency cesarean (at age 33...
Info Needed About Heavy, Long Periods & Treatment Options
Asked by K.O. from Dallas
on January 14, 2009
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I'm a 42 year old Mom and I've been have extremely heavy periods since I had my 1st child 4 1/2 years ago. I found out that the reason my periods were so heavy at tha...
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- I think your doctor isn't concerned because he's a guy ;) Honestly, if a doctor is not taking a concern like this seriously, you really need a new doctor. And, it's ho...
- Hi I am 42 years old and was flooding for four months straight I went a doctor and he wanted to do a hystorectomy straight away..I ran as fast as I could. I did some r...
- I am by no means an authority on these subjects, but I think you are probably in perimenopause and experiencing fluctuating hormones. Low thyroid can also cause heavy ...
afraid...fibroids In Uterus
Asked by R.G. from Los Angeles
on February 20, 2008
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During my last pap, my doctor said I had a lot of fibroids in my uterus. I have very heavy periods (need a tampon and a pad to keep from staining my pants) and awful ...
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- I had a large fibroid removed (to preseerve fertility) I would second the uterine artery embolization over a hysterectomey. You are talking about a partial (uterus o...
- R., I had fibroids and had a myomectomy (just remove the fibroids) in 2001. Before the surgery, my doc had me on full time birth control, no breaks for a period, to tr...
- Oh my gosh! This sounds just like me 10 years ago! I cannot counsel you for yourself except to encourage you to get at least a 2nd opion. There are other alternativ...
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...
