WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2003: for Debbie about hysterectomy

for Debbie about hysterectomy

From: Barbara (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 Jul 2003 00:01:52 -0500 (CDT)

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Hey Debbie,

Regarding your question to me about my upcoming hyterectomy:

I am 37 years old having my third c-section. I have uterine scaring that is causing posterior placenta previa. I also have high cardiolipins and thyroid disease. To top it off, I suffer (especially with this and the last pregnancy) with fibromyalgia. I also have pain during intercourse due to a tilted uterus. I don't want to risk getting pregnant mostly due to the risk to the baby. I can handle the other stuff, but because of the previa and increased cardiolipins, I don't want to take the chance. Also, I am unable to take birth control pills because of a very big family hisotry of stroke. My doctor is not able to perform tubal ligation because I am delivering at a Catholic hospital. He has agreed that we can justify the hysterectomy (partial) because of my physical health. My advanced age (I laugh everytime I say that because I still feel like a kid) also is considered a pro when deciding on hysterectomy as a treatment (birth control) option. I am very close to my doctor (we have had a long term doctor-patient relationship) and he is confident that I am making a well informed decision about my body.

I have heard that some doctors won't touch the fertility of a woman unless she is over thirty and has some number of children or has something more severe like cancer. Are you in a metro area or small town? It may be that you will have to go outside of your area to get a doctor to agree. I have found that there is always someone willing to help. Perseverence pays off.

Thanks for any other input.

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Barbara

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