Full hysterectomy at 42 - pros/cons??

[Guest guest]

Hi Folks,

Sorry to repost this question, but nobody has answered so far, and it

looks as though I'll be going under the knife within days rather than

weeks, so I'd really like to get some advice ASAP.

A little background: I've been diagnosed with " multiple small

uterine fibroids " (up to 2.1 cm), and a " large complex adnexal mass

(11cm X 11cm X 11cm) requiring further evaluation " . My CAT scan is

scheduled for TODAY (the benefits of socialized medicine!).

I do strongly suspect that the " mass " is an ovarian cyst (as I have a

history of such), which will need to be removed. My GP has suggested

that I might want to have a full hysterectomy. I have no objections

to doing so in regards to childbearing (do not want children), but

would like to know further info on the health risks associated with a

full hysterectomy at age 42. Since I've never had anything but

trouble from my uterus/ovaries, I'm inclined to just yank 'em out,

but I really think I ought to consider the risks/benefits logically

first.

Any info and/or advice would be greatly appreciated.

thanks,