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age/ fibroids/ cervical cancer/ birth control pillsFrom: Mary (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 10 Oct 2000 15:22:47 -0500 (CDT)
I am 43 and had cryosurgery for cervical cancer 21 years ago. This year I broke down and visited my ob/gyn after missing for 4 years.... Ok the horrible periods were because of fibroids (3) and have improved with the use of Aleese. I have also had laser surgery for displasia this year, so possible the cancer was "thinking" of recurring. I do have hypertension, now if this is a result of the stress level in my life which has increased this year or the OC, I can't say. My ob gyn has mentioned a hysterectomy. It is my option, of course. Am I correct in some of the following observations from reading the posts. 1) the fibroids can get worse over the next few years and start causing more pain. 2) they might be a reason for frequent urination, or even occasional "leaks" 3) with fibroids I will have to be on OC until a menopausal age, and the OC might quit working on the bleeding 4) if I opt for the hysterectomy yes I will go for removal of ovaries and therefore will be on HRT anyway for the next few years. 5) how will HRT affect hypertension? With the HRT levels being lower than the hormone levels in OC won't that be better for hypertension? 6) I am in one of those positions where it is a"good" time for the surgery if there is ever a "good time" and am partly contemplating this as it seems a bit inevitable and maybe I should just get it over with. 7) I see many opinions loving and hating the hysterectomy, and I do have a great deal of faith in my OB/Gyn as he has always had good advice in the past, and he was a 2nd opinion doctor 21 years ago. So I am not concerned that he will "screw up" the surgery.( the first said conal biopsy and hysterectomy in 5 years and no more kids) But are the physical side effects just luck of the draw no matter how good the surgeon? I also have seen that women with hysterectomies have a higher risk of heart disease..... is this the case? My mom had her first heart attack at 65...she also had a full hysterectomy many many years ago. should I be concerned as I am "so young" that I am putting myself at risk? But aren't I also putting myself at risk taking the OC? MK
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