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Periods after LSH
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04-14-2011, 10:47 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 2
Hysterectomy: May 6th, 2011
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Periods after LSH
I have read lots of places where keeping your cervix makes you still have monthly bleeding. I thought I was going to be all done with this. Currently the bleeding I experience each month is causing me severe anemia. I'm not sure what people say when they say monthly bleeding. Is it heavy or light? Am I still going to be buying pads and tampons?
My doctor didn't mention any of this.
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04-14-2011, 12:38 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 1,424
Hysterectomy: September 20th, 2010
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Periods after LSH
Would be a good question to ask your Dr. I've heard of mini periods, but haven't had them, since my ovaries are gone. I think the Dr cauterizes the remaining cervix to keep that from happening, but if there is any bleeding, it should be no more than spotting.
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04-14-2011, 12:46 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 76
Hysterectomy: April 27th, 2011
Surgery Type: LSH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Periods after LSH
My doctor said that I could possibly have spotting after the surgery but it would be minor and she said that they cauterize the cervix so that I might not even have spotting at all...we'll see
It's a good question to ask your doctor ....Good Luck Bearhy!
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04-14-2011, 10:08 PM
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Posts: 18,379
Hysterectomy: April 28th, 2004
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Periods after LSH
If you keep your cervix and one or both ovaries, there is a chance of having a 'mini period'. Since the cervix isn't a separate organ, just the lower portion of the uterus, there isn't an exact line the surgeon cuts. As the ovaries cycle, uterine tissue remaining on the cervix is shed. Most doctors cauterize the cervix in an effort to prevent mini periods and for many women it works. You can ask your doctor what his/her plans are regarding the cervix and if it will be cauterized.
From reading around here, women who have mini periods describe them as just that....mini. It can be a wipe and go when you go to the bathroom or just requires a mini pad for a day or two.
The Post-Op Article, Mini Periods After Hysterectomy may be helpful.
Best wishes!
Deb
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