What to do?? Hysterecromy or not??

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Ok back ground on me i have endometriosis (mild pain) extremely heavy periods. I also have pcos and to top it off i have history of pulmonary embolism so i cant take ANY type of hormones. Cant take birth control for the heavy prolonged periods and IF i choose to go forward with the hysterectomy i cant do hrt. Doctor only sees reason for partial however i do have a large cyst on my ovary. I had a d&c 3 weeks ago to remove a uterine polyp came back benign. Ive had a endometrial ablasion and i STILL bleed all the time. This is obviously a hinder on my sex life.. BUT i have reasearched that sometimes women who have hysterecromy have trouble achieving orgasm and or sex desire. UGH im so torn i dont want to bleed anymore and wiyh my thickned.lining which was at 22mm last ultrasound i am at greater risk for uterine cancer but a hysterecromy is a HUGE SURGERY and im only 28. Any input would be greatly appreciated.. ive tried all minimal invasion options to no avail.

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    Hi Jessica,

    Sorry you're going through all this.  You're right, a hysterectomy is a huge surgery.  I would suggest a second opinion to help you sort through all this, as you need to make a decision.  

    But it seems to me that you're worried about having a normal sex life, when your doctor has told you that you have a risk of cancer.  Believe me, with a little ingenuity you can have a good sex life and have the surgery, too. Getting cancer is a much more serious consequence, no matter what your age.  xx 

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    You probably don't want to hear this Jessica, but I have been unable to achieve orgasm since the hysterectromy 2 and a half years ago. I am telling you my personal experience.  It's not all in my head, my doctors agree and put me on HRT but this didn't help.  Good luck with your choice

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    Have you had or are planned big to have any children? You've got a very tough decision to make, as hysterectomy can sometimes also leave you with a raft of forever issues, but not always. Surely the embolism issue is huge with the surgery though? Are you on blood thinners? 

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      I have 3 beautiful children. I also have my tubes tied no desire for anymore. I am currently off of my blood thinners bug if i have the surgery will have to go back on them for atkeast 6 weeks afterwards.
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    Oh gosh........ you poor girl, and have a tough decision to make. I'm not sure I would even know which option. Fingers crossed for you that if you decide for the surgery, that you have a good outcome. Your age is a big plus for sure. 

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