WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 1998: Re: do I need a hysterectomy?

Re: do I need a hysterectomy?

From: Lea (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 26 May 1998 06:29:40 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 25 May 1998, Ruth wrote: >
>I'll try to make this brief. I have seen 2 ob.gyns for a problem I'm
>having. Severe pms, very long and irregular periods, headaches with my
>periods, depression,severe constipation right before a period.

________________________________________ Ruth,

-- ________________________________________ I am nearly 3 months post-hysterectomy, my doctor was able to leave me with one good, healthy ovary. I am on HRT for a 3 month period to help my body adjust to the different estrogen level because I was having some problems with hot flushes and night sweats. It isn't all bad, I feel a lot better now as I am not in the constant pain I was in before. I too had very long and heavy periods, sometimes I only had 3 or 4 days out of a month when I wasn't having some type of flow. I am 37 and was facing a longer wait for "it to all be over with". I urge you to read everything you can and talk to your doctor openly and honestly about the pros and cons. Let him/her know that you would like to keep the ovaries if they are viable and healthy. I tried the BCP's but was unable to tolerate the side effects, they may work for you and it is worth a try. As Dr. Bradley said, this is a quality of life issue. My insurance company fought me for 6 long, painful years before finally approving my surgery. I am still angry with them over this as I feel they cheated me out of my youngest childs first years. I was in so much constant pain that simply pouring a bowl of cereal would send me to the couch with a heating pad and 800 mg of Motrin every 4 hours. I am now pain free and energetic. I can do anything anytime. As for the sex life-- wonderful. Spontaneity rules and though it takes awhile for full sensation to return, it's worth the wait! I hope this helps ease your mind a little. Search the archives, and ask questions. Best wishes to you!

--
Lea Hoffman

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