Historectomy = easy way out

[Courtneyjo]

Women understand that the uterus is a reproductive organ, but many do not appreciate that it is a sex organ as well. Many doctors will tell you that sexual response will not change; good doctors will tell you that it does in up to 80% of women who’ve undergone hysterectomy. Again, a good medical librarian can research this for you.
Another great resource is the HERS Foundation, (Hysterectomy Education Resources and Services) hersfoundation.com/
Many women depend only their doctors for advice. Information is power, and it allows for a much better-informed decision.

Best wishes!

 

[Island_Oak]

Soliciting medical advice/opinions from an anonymous internet forum is no way to tackle a serious health condition.

Be persistent in using your doctors to educate you on the specific risks your condition poses to your health and possible treatment outcomes. That’s why you go to professionals who have years of study and experience that you can’t possibly duplicate by spending a few hours researching on-line or in the library. The get a second, maybe third opinion from other physicians.

Whether or not the surgery is necessary and the preferred means of treatment seems to have little to do with fertility, as you sound incapable of carrying a pregnancy absent a miracle. Most of us do best when we make educated, informed decisions based in reality–not operate in fantasy land.

 

[Shiann]

Gwyn:

Next week, I go for a sonohystogram after which I hope to conceive ( with my son I conceived after a similar test)…

I wish you all the best with your decision. You will be in my prayers. PM me if you would like to talk.
God Bless

I pray the best for you next week, and for BeautifyU for this very difficult decision.

 

[SMHW]

Other’s have given their opinion on the wisdom of getting a hysterectomy.

I will just say that this doesn’t really seem to be a MORAL problem. It is a MEDICAL issue which will impact the health and well being of the OP and her family. But while the OP may feel *REGRET *over the loss of her fertility if she choses some form of treatment with that result, she would not be doing something that would incur guilt.

 

[Gwyn]

Thanks Shiann for the prayers.

BeautifyU, a few more things I would like to point out. My OB/GYN was against the embolization and wanted me to have a hysterectomy or myomectomy after my son was born (at age 30) since I said I would like another child she was pushing the myomectomy before a pregnancy (of course I was warned any future pregnancy will be high risk like with my son and must be C-section …), which I refused. However once I turned 35 ( now 36) it is you are getting old and sent me to a fertility clinic to check if the myomectomy was a good idea…
Right now I am just trusting in God and letting him lead me whatever happens, I will accept. HOwever have decided against a hysterectomy. (That is another long story)

Thanks to CourtneyJo for the link for the “HERS” site. I found that very informative and helpful. Some of the facts are never mentioned by surgeons pushing for the surgery.

Once again BeautifyU - you will be in my prayers, may God guide you with your difficult decision.