Contemplating hysterectomy - to all

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i would just insert that whatever decision that an individual makes -

a UAE, a myomectomy, a hysterectomy, or a " wait and see " decision -

ALL are measured risks. there are negative consequences and positive

consequences, whatever your decision. i do encourage everyone to do

their research then make the best decision they can, given their

individual situations. there are no guarantees in life or in

surgery! i still dont' know the ultimate outcome from my

hysterectomy, I just know that " so far so good " and i feel the best i

have in years. i am thankful for these boards and for women sharing

their experiences and also grateful to have made peace with my own

decision. remember, whatever you go looking for (negative or

positive consequences and/or experiences), they are ALL out there and

it can make the decision making even harder. that's why i really

advocate women doing their homework, talking to their doctor(s), then

listening to (and trusting) their OWN intuition about what is right

for them! let's all keep getting the word out about all the options

that exist (and keep funding the newer options that come along for

our daughters!)

angela

> Hi ,

> I respect your decision to have a hysterectomy even though i would

not choose that for myself.

> For another viewpoint about all the negative consequences of

hysterectomy, type into your search engine :

> 'Far Too Many Hysterectomies Still Being Performed', which is a 23

page report by NBC's Bazell.

> Good luck,

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