Anyone like me? I have 2 cervix, and 2 uterus

Is there anyone else in hystersister land with more reproductive parts than normal? Not only do I have the 2 cervix, 2 uterus deal I have 3 overies and 3 tubes. Man with all that extra stuff you would think I would be able to have a baby. No chance of that though. what do people mean when they say they have a 5cm fibroid and a 12 week uterus? what's that? When I have a pap smear done I have to have 2 of them. how embarrassing is that. Is there anyone like me? Have you had a hysterectomy? I wonder if it will be a longer surgery because I have extra? Will it take a little longer to recover? Is a hysterectomy an out-paitent surgery? Please if anyone has advise, tips anything would help me at this point. Will there be a hospital stay?

Hi

Welcome to HysterSisters! There is tons of information, advice, support, and s when you need them.

I'm pretty sure that although you have more parts than others do, most of the information will be the same. Some types of hysts may have shorter hosp stays than others. A TAH is often 2 days, Vag hysts 1 day, the all laparascopic may be 23 hours.

Check out the PreOp Hints and Articles (click here) PostOp Articles (click here) and Princess Stories (click here) for information and answers to help you get ready for surgery and what to expect after surgery. There is also an awesome resource link directory you can get to by clicking here or click Resources at the top of each page.

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Read and research as much as possible to help you, in conjunction with your DR, make the best decisions for you.

Best wishes!

Hi and welcome. I don't have the extras as you do but I do know of two patients who do (I work at a castle). So your not alone in this world. I hope that everything goes smoothe for you.

brendamarie--

to answer your other questions, a 5 cm fibroid is a fibroid "tumor" that is a little less than 2 "; a 12-week uterus is a uterus that is approximately the size it would be with a pregnancy of 12 weeks duration in it.

I know you're not alone out there--at the birth control clinic where I worked once, there wa a patient with the same "equipment" as you, but only 2 ovaries. Have you asked your doctor what impact this will have on your surgery/recovery? That's probably the best place to get info.

Good luck!

Valarie

In the book "Spiritual Midwifery" there is a chapter on women with "twin pipes" as they called it.

Very interesting, if you can get past the hippy language.

Sheanie