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Re: benefits of hysterectomyFrom: Lisa (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed Jul 27 23:05:54 2005
At Tue, 26 Jul 2005, Marjorie wrote: > >At Wed, 20 Jul 2005, anonymous wrote: >> >>What, if any, are the advantages of removing the uturus to relieve >>symptoms of endometriosis and pelvic pain? What are the drawbacks to >>removing your uturus (not ovaries)? >> >>Thank you. > >I had a full hysterectomy 6 months ago and Im having pains again Im >scared more than anything that It might be endometriosis. I am 34 yrs >old and thought that having a hysterectomy would be the best for me. I >have been dealing with endo for more than 9-10 yrs. What else can I do? >Im scared I dont think I can handle the pain and all the meds again I have been doing a lot of research on the return of endo or lingerence therof after a hysterectomy. I am 33 years old, and at such a young age, our bodies require certain hormones to prevent bone loss. After my hysto, the doctor kept me completely off hormonal therapy for 3 months, although this is not a guarantee that endo will cease. If your endo was quite severe, then the doctor's may not have removed it all. Additionally, the moment you begin hormonal therapy, whatever may have been missed can begin to grow again. I am personally on testosterone with estrogen, the lowest dosage possible. I am in pain again also. I understand the fear, the pain, and the loss of quality of life that you feel. I have read that if you see a specialist that has dealt with our situations before, then a skilled surgeon can go in again, cut everything back down to normal tissue, and try to find what may have been left behind. The problem is that it may be difficult to find it all. I think it's worth it. I am seeking a specialist right now to try to have this done. I think we must fight to get well, and stay well. I plan on being very adament about my needs. Otherwise, the doctor's will continue to treat us like guinea pigs. Most likely, you still have endo. I am finding more and more that a hysterectomy may not be the answer. Doctor's are beginning to find that endo may be congenital, possibly found in the bone marrow from birth. My doctor just told me this after my complete hysto. Great timing. Anyway, if you feel you are having the symptoms again, find a specialist, be tough, and make them listen. Don't ignore the symptoms. Since my pain has returned (within 4 months of the hsyto), I have a lot of low back pain again, problems with pain during bowel movements, and pain in my pelvic area including with sex. Most of my pain is in my back. We have to stand up for ourselves. Trust me. If this were a male disease, the medical field would have already solved the problem.
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