hysterectomy??

[Kelwhiteyx]

Hi,

I’m just looking for some advice really….

At 37 and after having my children (8&4) I’ve been left with weak pelvic floor, bladder and uterine prolapse.

I’m under gynae and have had physio input, pessary and have symptoms of uncomfortable periods, back pain, incontinence issues (stress on the bladder). I’ve been told my options are to manage with physio and pessary, bladder repair, mesh repair or hysterectomy.

I’m not planning anymore children, and feel if I was to carry another child, my symptoms would get worse. It’s having a huge impact on my life and I’m at a loss of what to do next. My thoughts are hysterectomy but unsure of what the benefits would be and if symptoms would inface get any better. I have a family history of fibroids and endometriosis.

Just looking for advice or experiences as I have no one to speak to about this really and my consultant is a bit brash and there’s not really a rapport there.

Many thanks.

[Belle76]

Hi that’s a big decision to make, I don’t have any thing like you are going through. I would look up what each option pros and cons, on the nhs website or proper medical site.

If you go with a hysterectomy, make sure to look into HRT as you will be thrown into menopause.

[Sunsetzzs in reply to Belle76]

Hi, it is a big decision, but in my mind it comes down to quality of life. I was 40 when I had a partial hysterectomy because of persistent bleeding. Turned out after the uterus was removed and biopsied, I had adenomyosis. The doctor left my ovaries, so hormone issues did not become an immediate problem for me- just normal once perimenopause started.

Good luck!

[bantam12]

I’m a lot older than you but I had a total abdominal hysterectomy 9 months ago, I had suffered for years with pelvic and back pain, prolapse, fibroids and ovarian cysts, I desperately wanted the op but my gynae was reluctant as it doesn’t always solve the problems, however when I developed uterine hyperplasia it was definitely needed asap.

My op was complicated due to previous abdo ops but it was ok and now 9 months on I’m so much better, I do still get some pelvic pain and we don’t know why but I’m doing Pilates with a physio trained instructor to keep pelvic floor in shape and strengthen everything up. For me it has been a positive outcome, if you are definitely done with having babies then it could be right for you, but only you can decide.

[MightyMouse1963]

Hysterectomy is not the be all and end all! I had a hysterectomy 21 years ago. I have had repair done for a prolapse (failed) and now I find myself in the same situation (or even worse)! I've been under the bladder and bowel service who advise that it is quite common after hysterectomy to have prolapses. I now have cystocele (bladder) and recotcele (bowel) prolapses. They are reluctant to do further surgeries! I had vaginal suppositories which work for a few weeks, they then slip and you are back to square one.