Upcoming hysterectomy 2/18: Menstrual Cycle and Surgery

I don't know if this has already been covered, but if it has please forgive me. I am wondering if there is a/any difference and anything (else) I need to know.

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Originally Posted by MissyCranky I don't know if this has already been covered, but if it has please forgive me. I am wondering if there is a/any difference and anything (else) I need to know.

Not sure I can answer, but what is your question?

For some of us who kept one or both ovaries, we still experience some bloating, mood swings, etc...
If you lose your cervix, you will not get periods, if you keep it you might get mini periods.
You should talk to your doctor about this based on what you're having done.
Hope this helps!

Also, if you have your period during surgery, it's not a problem. I was just finishing up mine when I went in. Other women here have been in the middle of a full-throttle period. (If your periods make you anaemic, you may need an iron boost beforehand, but your doctor will handle that.)

It's surgery. Some extra blood won't be a problem for them. :-)

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Originally Posted by greenpeace Not sure I can answer, but what is your question?

My question is are hysts while on period any different than the ones that arent on the period or Aunt Flo, I have started mine today and I am having a/the hyst done tomorrow. Sooo, insert my (other) question(s) here. Is there anything else/extra I need to know/do and/or etc.?

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Originally Posted by MissyCranky My question is are hysts while on period any different than the ones that arent on the period or Aunt Flo, I have started mine today and I am having a/the hyst done tomorrow. Sooo, insert my (other) question(s) here. Is there anything else/extra I need to know/do and/or etc.?

I think BornACrone answered your question then!
Going to surgery while in your periods is not an issue.
Good luck tomorrow!

Good luck Miss Cranky!

We all wish you an uneventful surgery and a good recovery.

Thank you all!!