Partial Hysterectomy

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this forum. I am 43 years of age and my Gyn said that i have over 7 fibroids and one that is about the size of a 2 month old fetus. She suggests that I have a partial hyster. I'm kind of scared because i don't want to go throught menopause at 43. Should i really go for a second opinion. I just want to know if anyone has had a partial and how was the outcome.

Marie :

if your ovaries are healthy and not being removed, you shouldnt go through menopause. what is your dr telling you he wants to remove? a second opinon is important for anyone facing major surgery...there are many types of hysterectomies and many treatments for fibroids. you should know about all of them, which includes doing a lot of research on your own.

my doctor said that they were leaving my cervix and my ovaries. I will definitely get a second opinion. My fibroids never gave me a problem until recently. I get some pelvic pain, but can live with it. Thanks for your opionion.

your ovaries should continue to work fine. i kept my ovaries and cervix and have had no problems at all with hormones. i just dont get flooding periods with clots and pain. good luck

Hi Marie,

I was 46 when I was diagnosed with two large fibroids.

Like Dressedupinblue, I also had a LSH, a less invasive hyst. I too kept my cervix and ovaries. I am almost four years post-op now and my ovaries are still working great.

I think getting a 2nd opinion is a great idea. I got two opinions myself and it is still one of the best things I ever did. My 1st Dr. wanted to do an abdominal hyst and my 2nd Dr. recommended a LSH. I am still very glad I was a candidate for the surgery type.

You might also check with your Dr. to see if you are a candidate for a UFE (Uterine Fibroid Embolization). The procedure helps to shrink fibroids and it keeps the uterus intact. Also, you might be a good candidate for a myomectomy, removal of the fibroids only. Again, the uterus is left intact.

In being diagnosed with fibroids..I never in my wildest dreams thought I would be told by two Drs that a hyst was my best route. I had never even had a surgery at that point in my life. I was scared to death. It took me quite a while to rap my mind around having a hyst...and it happens to a lot of ladies. I was why me???? for a very long time.

So in the end...do what is *best* for you. That is what is most important.

Mary