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Re: Cervix -- yes or no???From: Karen (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 28 Mar 1998 23:07:28 -0600 (CST)
At Sat, 28 Mar 1998, Debbie wrote: Hi! I had my TAH/BSO in December 97. My cervix was removed also. So far so good. I did notice some discomfort with intercourse at first due to shortening of the vagina, but that soon passed. I guess it is pretty much an individual preference. I do honestly believe that positive thinking does tend to influence the outcome along with skill of the surgeon. Best of luck with your surgery, and coming to grips with the decision making. Karen >As my May surgery approaches, I am getting more and more nervous about >this whole hysterectomy thing. My endometriosis invaded my colon, so in >February, I had surgery to remove as much endo as possible, got a >temporary colostomy, and my appendix removed. Now I am being scheduled >for a total hyst. and I keep reading conflicting info on whether or not >to leave the cervix. >When I questioned my gyn, he shrugged it off as a bunch of nuts on the >internet trying to scare each other and proceeded to say that he always >removes the cervix to prevent the chance of cancer later and he is >unaware of any problems occurring due to its removal. He also asked me >to bring him info on my next visit that I gather that indicates reasons >to leave the cervix. So, which is it? More problems with it or without >it????? Thanks in advance to all who reply.... > >-- >Debbie >
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