keeping cervix

I go on Thursday to have my surgery The doctor is planning on taking my cervix even though there are no problems with it, after all I have read on here I want to keep it! Wondering what other sisters have done, should I try and call the doctor today with my concerns or wait tillI get to the hospital in Thursday.. I have a 22-23 week uterus from fibroids and am 50 years old) She was planning on taking my ovaries but I told her no on that one...Thanks all) Mary

I kept my cervix to support my bladder. I lost my ovaries due to ovarian and breast cancer in my family. My doc was very open and understanding. She said she would only take it if there was something wrong with it.

Hi Mary!

Out of courtesy to your doctor, I think it would be better to phone her today if you have changed your mind about the kind of surgery you desire. It may involve different planning and preparation on her part and that of the surgical staff.

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thanks for the .1) I wished I had throught about this at the pre-op visit. Getting through to her is like calling tibet)

Hi Mary,

I kept my cervix and I am very glad I did. I had had normal pap smears for years and I had a sturdy cervix, so I was a good candidate to keep it.

My Dr., as Sobbie said, told me that the cervix helps with future pelvic support. My Dr. also told me that the cervix helps with sex. Both have been true for me.

Ask your Dr. if she can do a SAH (Subtotal Abdominal Hysterectomy) instead of a TAH. With a SAH, you can retain your cervix.

Best wishes,

Mary

I am going to call her, I did not even know about this when I went in for my pre-op)