Hysterectomy at 34

[Slache]

I probably will not need this, but there is a small chance. It's due to a pregnancy complication, but baby boy is totally fine. What would this mean for me?

[barnwife]

Clicking on this thread was accidental, as I have no info./experience in this area. But now that I'm here...did I miss announcement? If so, congrats! (And welcome to the club of expecting during a pandemic!)

I hope everything turns out just fine.

[Slache]

51 minutes ago, barnwife said:

Clicking on this thread was accidental, as I have no info./experience in this area. But now that I'm here...did I miss announcement? If so, congrats! (And welcome to the club of expecting during a pandemic!)

I hope everything turns out just fine.

Yes, I'm maybe 19 weeks? I don't know. I have 3 children. I'm tired.

Thanks!

27 minutes ago, Arctic Mama said:

It is a complete or partial?  If it’s just adhesions or placenta accreta and it hasn’t compromised your ovaries, my doctor explained it’s a slower recovery compared to a normal c section but otherwise not a huge deal.  A complete hysterectomy at a younger age can have major hormonal issues through, as it throws you into menopause, and cause issues with bone density and slightly higher cancer risk.  
 

I have a friend who had one due to endometriosis at 34 and had been doing fine, but the menopause symptoms were frustrating.

Partial? I asked if he would leave my ovaries and he said yes.

[Slache]

I'd have no period though. That can't be good.

[MercyA]

4 minutes ago, Slache said:

I'd have no period though. That can't be good.

If you don't have a uterus you won't need one. 🙂The egg will just be absorbed into your body.

ETA: Thinking about this for myself for endo--but I'm in my mid-40's.

Edited April 14, 2020 by MercyA

[Slache]

5 minutes ago, MercyA said:

If you don't have a uterus you won't need one. 🙂The egg will just be absorbed into your body.

ETA: Thinking about this for myself for endo--but I'm in my mid-40's.

I was going to have my tubes tied. I'm not devastated. I want to know the repercussions. So I would still have a monthly cycle? I'd still have all of my hormonal needs met?

I do not want to google this right now. I'm being sensitive.

[PrincessMommy]

If you keep your ovaries it means you shouldn't have to go on HRT.  It's probably better to keep your ovaries if you can.  

[Slache]

Sensitive is maybe the wrong word. I struggle with mental discomfort regarding feminine procedures and do not want to be bombarded with information and pictures I did not ask for.

[Terabith]

I had a hysterectomy at 43 this year because of a giant ovarian cyst (basketball sized).  They weren't sure until they got in there if it would be cancerous or not.  It was a big incision, because of the giant cyst, and that was painful for a few days, and I tired easily for awhile, but I recovered pretty easily.  I was walking a few miles at a time by two weeks later and mostly back to normal, besides not being able to life heavy things till six weeks.  I did not have bad periods (since high school/ college), but I have been surprised how nice not having them has been.  They left one ovary, and while they warned me that sometimes ovaries go on strike, I had absolutely no hormonal issues and haven't had any menopausal symptoms.  Technically, you can have an increased risk of prolapse after a hysterectomy, but if you keep your ovaries, you are unlikely to have any real health issues from it.  I definitely recommend keeping ovaries if you can.  

ETA:  If it had been cancerous, they would have had to remove both ovaries, and would have put me on HRT.

Edited April 14, 2020 by Terabith

[Terabith]

You wouldn't have a period or bleeding, but your eggs would still be released, just absorbed by your body.  Some people still have pms type symptoms.  I didn't really have any, so I can't speak to whether or not that changed.  

[Pawz4me]

I had a partial at 41 for uterine fibroids. Best medical decision I've ever made. I felt so much better within a few days than I'd felt in years. You'll be done with periods. I had no hormonal issues until late 40's/early 50's (normal peri-menopause stuff). I've never used HRT.

Edited April 14, 2020 by Pawz4me

[Selkie]

If you have prolapse issues at all, it can get worse once your uterus is removed. There is a lot of info about that on the HysterSisters forum.

[Slache]

27 minutes ago, Pawz4me said:

I had a partial at 41 for uterine fibroids. Best medical decision I've ever made. I felt so much better within a few days than I'd felt in years. You'll be done with periods. I had no hormonal issues until late 40's/early 50's (normal peri-menopause stuff). I've never used HRT.

My periods bring me to tears.

19 minutes ago, Selkie said:

If you have prolapse issues at all, it can get worse once your uterus is removed. There is a lot of info about that on the HysterSisters forum.

😭

Thank you.

[barnwife]

1 hour ago, Slache said:

Yes, I'm maybe 19 weeks? I don't know. I have 3 children. I'm tired.

Thanks!

Partial? I asked if he would leave my ovaries and he said yes.

Ha...I read that you are about 19 weeks, paused, and thought, "hey, I think that's about how far along I am." And then I stopped to try and figure that out and decided that our current 4 have stolen all my brain cells for the day. So I totally understand where you are coming from!

I hope your pregnancy remains as uncomplicated as possible and that you are at peace with any decision about a hysterectomy.

Signed, 
another tired mom

[Terabith]

Why are they talking about a hysterectomy when you give birth?  Is there something that leads them to think that's a good idea?

[Slache]

6 minutes ago, Terabith said:

Why are they talking about a hysterectomy when you give birth?  Is there something that leads them to think that's a good idea?

I have had 3 C-sections (one emergency, two elective) and should not have a v-back. The placenta is where the incision will be and they can't cut through it. He said it should move up and not to worry.

[MercyA]

Ah, Slache, I'm so sorry I forgot about your sensitivity.

It's my understanding that if you keep your ovaries you should have normal hormone levels until you would naturally go into menopause. Keep them if you can!

I was all raring to go for a hysto, but now I haven't had a normal period (just one weird light one) since December! Maybe I'm done. Fingers crossed. 😉 

Hugs.