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Menustration after a Total Hysterectomy???
I just went in for my 2 wk post op chk up from a lapriscopic total hystectomy I discussed with my doctor before surgery that I wanted EVERYTHING removed due to them finding a mass in my uterus and there already being a high risk of cancer in my family. But when i asked about Hormones today he said you should not need them since you still have your ovaries. I was shocked & very angry cuz I have a history of ovarian cysts as well! But what I don't know is will i have a period since i have my ovaries but my uterus and cervix are gone???? Can someone please answer this for me. I have been online for 2 hours trying to just find this simple answer and all the research i do tells me NOTHING!! Any suggestions on where is a good place to get all the info i need would be most helpful! Thank You!
I opted to keep my ovaries against my doctor's wishes. I just didn't want to surgically go into menopause. I wanted it to happen natuarally. I almost didn't have my cervix taken too, but the doctor talked me into it because he said that since the cervix is attached to the uterus, that there could be a chance of fibroids reforming since some of the uterus might remain and I could also experience some bleeding. Atfer all the bleeding I had due to the fibroids before surgery, I just could not go through that again. Fortunately I do not have any history of ovarian cancer, but I will have to continue yearly pap smears.
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I wonder why your Dr did'nt do a complete hysterectomy? I would ask him why he left your ovaries.