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Re: what are the risks/disadvantages of removing uterus (not ovaries)

From: Lori (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Dec 28 16:44:01 2005

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I had this done about ten years ago and it was the best thing I ever did. The only problem I had was a prolapsed uterine wall. I think the uterous helps to support the vaginal walls and removing it can cause this. The doctors will go in and "tighten up". The problem I experience from this was intestinal. It seemed like the bowels were pushing into the vagina instead of passing through making it difficult to move. Sorry to be so descriptive but that is what was happening. As far as the hormones I didn't need any because my ovarys contiune to function normally. The endo seems to be under control for the most part. Some times I feel like there is a problem, but am not willing to find out because it is not anything major. My doctor also may have done a good job in excising the endo prior to this. So, here you have a success story from me. Not all are cured by doing this but my feeling is that 90percent of my pain and emotions were during my period, and since that is gone Iam a happy camper. I had the lining of my uterous grow through and adhease to the back wall of my vagina. That is why it had to come out. I didn't really have much of a choice, but it was ok for me at the time since I had two children already. Good luck, Lori L.

At Wed, 28 Dec 2005, m wrote: >
>Hi all,
>
>I recently had my 2nd lap, but am having more instead of less pain (even
>though I'm long past my recovery period), even though I had all the endo
>that was found removed. My doctor now thinks I might have adenomyosis,
>because even though my uterus looked normal, I had a lot of pain coming
>from it and he thinks that might be why I still have pain after removing
>the endo.
>
>Also, I think I developed adhesions, as some of the pain is differnet
>from what I previously had before surgery and feels like a tugging,
>pulling feeling.
>
>Anyway, of course I plan to discuss this with my doctor (I'm in between
>gynos. right now--need to find a new one)as well as do further
>research, but I want to get opinons and experiences form women on this
>board as well.
>
>What are the downsides to removing the uterus? As far as I know I won't
>go into menopause if I keep my ovaries, right? I 100% do not want to
>give birth so that is not an issue at all. Is there any reason for me
>to NOT get my uterus removed? One thing I am worried about is developing
>more adhesions after surgery.
>
>Thank you all very much for your help.

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