Why is this so hard to decide?

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Two doctors, both very qualified in performing myo's and referrals

for UFE, in my opionion, have told me that for me a subtotal

hysterectomy may be the best way to go: mutliple fibroids, 5-6

month " pregnant look " , pressure on organs, heavy bleeding, not pain

really, thank goodness. I've been dealing with the bulk and pressure

(and I think, fatigue) for years basically by saying, oh I can handle

this, look at what other people go through. I am showing absolutely

no signs of slowing in the period game. I'm 53 so well beyond

childbearing (and never went that route, that's just how it worked

out).

The surgeon I'm considering has had a myo herself and while it's my

decision, of course, she rather " nudged " me towards a hyster--that's

what she'd do in my situation, at this point. I really think I can go

either way (myo or hyster) but I really want the problems to be done

with, and it seems like all the options can create unexpected

challenges.

Has anybody out there in their 50s had a hyster over a myo, when both

were an option? How did you decide!? What were the results?

--Kim