Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 Just like to let you know that after researching lost of areas and different doctors - I too have decided for the hysterectomy. I am 45 - do not want any additional children - will leave my ovaries in tact (if they are ok) and willing to give up this part of my body that just is useful in storing a baby. The myomectomy seems to be for the younger women - who want to have future pregnancies. I'm going in on the 19th of October - very scared - but determined to get it over with. I am confident with the choice of my OBGYN Surgeon and I know I am in good hands. I'm just worried about the waiting before the operation and the recovery afterward. PS - I'm leaving this group - I believe hystersisters is more informative for people who opt for hysterectomy (even though mine is not a complete - not radical) I can't understand why anyone would want to go through the possibility of having future surgeries - unless they are pregnant or want to get pregnant. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 > I am 45 - do not want any additional children - will leave my ovaries in > tact (if they are ok) and willing to give up this part of my body that > just is useful in storing a > baby. > My IR referred to studies showing that the uterus is involved in what he called " a feedback loop " with the ovaries ... meaning the uterus signals the ovaries to produce their hormones, and those hormones signal the uterus to go thru its cycle. That could explain why a high percentage of women who don't have their ovaries removed in a hysterectomy find that their ovaries stop functioning within a short time and they hit premature menopause anyway. I think it's about 50%? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 I think that your statement that the uterus is only useful in storing a baby is very false! There is increasing evidence that the uterus produces hormones and is a large factor in sexual response and more. I would do a little more research before I threw it all away. Terri --- artful34@... wrote: > Just like to let you know that after researching > lost of areas and different > doctors - I too have decided for the hysterectomy. > I am 45 - do not want any > additional children - will leave my ovaries in tact > (if they are ok) and > willing to give up this part of my body that just is > useful in storing a > baby. > > The myomectomy seems to be for the younger women - > who want to have future > pregnancies. > > I'm going in on the 19th of October - very scared - > but determined to get it > over with. I am confident with the choice of my > OBGYN Surgeon and I know I > am in good hands. I'm just worried about the > waiting before the operation > and the recovery afterward. > > > > PS - I'm leaving this group - I believe > hystersisters is more informative for > people who opt for hysterectomy (even though mine is > not a complete - not > radical) > > I can't understand why anyone would want to go > through the possibility of > having future surgeries - unless they are pregnant > or want to get pregnant. > > Good luck > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 New to the group today.... I was just diagnosed with a 7.5 cm fibroid. I am 37 years old, don't use birth control pills or smoke, and have had two children. My last annual exam was normal so this grew fast. My periods this year have been late - then short and heavy, have lower backache, tired alot, and bloated...just thought I'd become too sedentary. Doctor is reviewing my ultrasound - thought he would prescribe BC or Lupron or just watch-wait. I read a lot of negative information about Lupron and had a mild stroke at 22 when I tried to take BC pills. Been wondering about diet...I drink a lot of coffee. Have wondered about being in perimenopause... Any suggestions from anyone who has had a similar experience. Sumitra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 Hi! I'm 50 and certainly do not children(I expect to be gracifully sipping a Daquir under a palm tree when I'm 65 and not dealing with a 15 year old) I had a myomectomy last July 24th.It was performed by both an informed and skilled surgeon.There is also someone else on this list group who had a myomectomy at age 57 and she is in full menopause. You are incorrect in stating that the uterus is there only be bearing children.There are stacks of evidence that can be provided to you through this group and foundations like HERS that show otherwise.Also, another group in addition to hystersisters might be of use to you and that is Sans Uteri. I do not wish to confuse you and I respect any choice you make,however I recognize that you are not fully informed on this issue.That does not mean that should you have a hysterectomy that you will suffer the most serious effects.The question is to know that there are certainly effects,that are documented in the scientific literature,and that that the uetrus plays a larger role than simply child bearing. Very best of luck, Bonnie artful34@... wrote: > Just like to let you know that after researching lost of areas and different > doctors - I too have decided for the hysterectomy. I am 45 - do not want any > additional children - will leave my ovaries in tact (if they are ok) and > willing to give up this part of my body that just is useful in storing a > baby. > > The myomectomy seems to be for the younger women - who want to have future > pregnancies. > > I'm going in on the 19th of October - very scared - but determined to get it > over with. I am confident with the choice of my OBGYN Surgeon and I know I > am in good hands. I'm just worried about the waiting before the operation > and the recovery afterward. > > > > PS - I'm leaving this group - I believe hystersisters is more informative for > people who opt for hysterectomy (even though mine is not a complete - not > radical) > > I can't understand why anyone would want to go through the possibility of > having future surgeries - unless they are pregnant or want to get pregnant. > > Good luck > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 Regarding fibroids and orgasms....is it possible that a woman is unable to have an orgasms because of the fibroids? I have often wondered this but didn't want to ask the doctor. Sometimes it's kinda embarrassing to ask him that kind of stuff. And if there is some kind of correlation between the two...does the location of the fibroids (i.e. if they are on the outside of the uterus vs. inside) have anything to do with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 THANKS VAL Re: Digest Number 721 > I am 45 - do not want any additional children - will leave my ovaries in > tact (if they are ok) and willing to give up this part of my body that > just is useful in storing a > baby. > My IR referred to studies showing that the uterus is involved in what he called " a feedback loop " with the ovaries ... meaning the uterus signals the ovaries to produce their hormones, and those hormones signal the uterus to go thru its cycle. That could explain why a high percentage of women who don't have their ovaries removed in a hysterectomy find that their ovaries stop functioning within a short time and they hit premature menopause anyway. I think it's about 50%? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 I have o disagree with whoever said that a myomectomy seems to be for the younger women. I belive that a myo can be for any woman at any age who does not wish to loose her uterus even if she does not wish to have any children. God gave you the body that you have now, why take out your uterus just because you don't want to have any children. CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 I have to agree here. Myomectomy is actually more sucessful in curing the problem if you are older. I personally am insulted at this age bias that doctors have concerning saving the organs of older women. Is the message really that I'm washed up as a sexual being, am no longer desirable, or in need living life to the fullest? What about the fact that the uterus performs many health functions besides procreation? The Uterus produces hormones called prostaglandins that protect the heart and cardiovascular system, skin health, and help the immune system to function properly. Then, what about the structural function it plays in holding our organs in their proper place? Tish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2001 Report Share Posted October 12, 2001 : I am post hysterectomy (4wks). I hate that I had this health problem and it is hard to make the decision that is right for you. Goodluck. I am staying in this group - but also joined the hyster site. Re: Digest Number 721 > Just like to let you know that after researching lost of areas and different > doctors - I too have decided for the hysterectomy. I am 45 - do not want any > additional children - will leave my ovaries in tact (if they are ok) and > willing to give up this part of my body that just is useful in storing a > baby. > > The myomectomy seems to be for the younger women - who want to have future > pregnancies. > > I'm going in on the 19th of October - very scared - but determined to get it > over with. I am confident with the choice of my OBGYN Surgeon and I know I > am in good hands. I'm just worried about the waiting before the operation > and the recovery afterward. > > > > PS - I'm leaving this group - I believe hystersisters is more informative for > people who opt for hysterectomy (even though mine is not a complete - not > radical) > > I can't understand why anyone would want to go through the possibility of > having future surgeries - unless they are pregnant or want to get pregnant. > > Good luck > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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