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hysterectomy or not?

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Catlady35
Catlady35

I'm new to this page. I've had a few probs since having my child who's now 7yrs old. I had prolapse repair and bladder repair done. I'm now having problems with bleeding pretty much 3 weeks out of 4 for almost a year now. I've tried the coil, the pill and depo jag but nothing seems to help. At my last gynae visit following a large ovarian cyst op it was discussed that I should consider either an ablation or hysterectomy. My gynae would prefer to do the hysterectomy as I have also have issues with cervix changes and the ablation won't help this.

I really don't know what to do. I'm scared about both procedures

Can anybody give me some advice.

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  • Catlady35
    Catlady35

    Posted

    I've spoken to secretary and an app will be arranged in the next couple of weeks. From speaking to my husband I think the best option is to have the hysterectomy. Thanks everyone for your replies
    • Nannyrose
      Nannyrose Catlady35

      Posted

      Honestly don't blame you, it saves having 2 operations in the long run. Good luck
  • Catlady35
    Catlady35

    Posted

    I've now had my consultation and have decided to go ahead with hysterectomy. My ovaries will be left behind unless there are cysts etc and at that point they will be removed. I am very nervous about it but will be glad when it's all over. Thank you all for your advice X

    • Nannyrose
      Nannyrose Catlady35

      Posted

      At least you have answers now and know what lies ahead. I ve just had my date for the op, Good Friday 3rd April! Absolutely dreading it, it's not the op I m worried about it's the recovery that's making me feel apprehensive. I m sure you must be feeling relieved that you know what's coming but at the same time not looking forward to it. Good luck x
    • Catlady35
      Catlady35 Nannyrose

      Posted

      Hi, the date I am looking at is 8th April. What's worrying me the most is the recovery like yourself. At least we are both getting done around the same time. And can chat about it during our recoveries. Good luck xxx
  • tracy65864
    tracy65864 Catlady35

    Posted

    Hi it's entirely up to you and can only be your decision. I had an ablation 2 years ago for the same reason which was still a few weeks recovery as I ended up being anaemic but it worked great for the first year no bleeding once I'd healed. However the following year it's started again and now I'm back where I started and having a total abdominal hysterectomy on Saturday. If I knew that the ablation would only last a year I wouldn't of gone through that to have this on Sat aswell.
    • tracy65864
      tracy65864

      Posted

      Good luck and I hope you get sorted x
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