worried about post op problems

Hello,

I was diagnosed with Adenomyosis in Sept 07. I have always had really heavy periods but went to the doctor as I kept getting what i thought was kidney pain, as a result on each occasion I was found to have urinary/kidney infection. After several courses of anti biotics I went back and said that i still had pain, and was also experiencing pain with intercourse. Doctor did pap smear and when he performed an internal I was nearly through the roof when he pressed different areas on my stomach. This caused deep concern so I was sent to have a vaginal * abdominal ultrasound.

The findings were that my uterus is bulky & the myometrium is heterogenous consistent with adenomyosis. The endometrium also was noted to have secretory appearance.

I have just been to see gyno who left me in a lot of pain after poking and proding. He stated hysterectomy is the only cure for this. I am now concerned about post op problems as well as scared about whether this will affect our sex life? I have read that some women dont have orgasms again or that they are not as satisfying?

Can anyone offer me any advice? I am about to be 34 and have 3 children vaginally with no complications before this.

amazingali,

I am six weeks post op from my LAVH. I have had a higher libido since but havent been able to "do it". We have tried other things and the orgasm is still here actually it was better. Hope this gives you some ease.

hi dakconfused, glad to see that things are good for you and that you are up for it even if you cant do it yet. I just dont know really what to think as i had not expected this at all though I had something wrong but not this serious. I hat the thought of hormones as i was messed up on them years ago after my second child. Thanks for the encoragement though.

If you have any questions or concerns about your up coming surgery and the possible outcomes, be sure to talk them over with your doctor prior to surgery. You want to weigh all the pros and cons for you and be sure the the possible risks are worth it for you.

Did you have a second opinion?

I wish you well for your upcoming surgery! s