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Re: Supracervical hysterectomy and bleeding
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Dec 2000 20:23:21 -0600 (CST)
I don't know the percentage, and I am not sure anyone does.
Supracervical hysterectomies, while increasing, are still a rarity. If
there is some endometrium with a small portion of the uterus left
behind, this can cause persistant periods. If the entire uterus is
removed, and only the cervix is left, there should not be any bleeding.
At Thu, 28 Dec 2000, Anne wrote:
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>At Thu, 28 Dec 2000, Milana wrote:
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>>Hello everyone,
>>
>>I am 38 year old and am scheduled to have an abdominal hysterectomy at
>>the end of January due to fibroids (I am keeping my overies). I have
>>been thinking more and more about having a supracervical hysterectomy
>>abdominally instead of a total hysterecomy for reasons everyone has
>>mentioned in this forum. However, I also read some posting from women
>>who have been experiencing period-like bleeding after such an operation.
>>What I want to know is what percent of women who choose to have
>>supracervical hyst. experience bleeding? Is this problem very common?
>>
>>Thank you so much for your reply.
>>
>>--
>>Milana
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>--
>I had a supracervical hyster. for fibroids about 4 years ago. I could only keep one ovary. After my surgery, I felt like I was having normal cycles. I did spot monthly, during the time I would expect a period. It was very light. My doc said there could be some endometrial tissue in the cervix. My ovary shut down 2 years after the surgery. I am on hormone replacement and doing fine. Hope this helps some and good luck. If you have other questions feel free to post to me. I am glad I had my surgery. Anne
>
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James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
and/or interventions.
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