Pros and Cons of keeping the cervix

[grahnbeading]

To: All
I need to have a hysterectomy and have opted for a lap assisted vaginal. I'm interested in getting information and feedback on keeping my cervix. I have fibroids and because of the locations, keeping it may not be an option. We won't know until they get in there, but I'd like to get everyone's any thoughts on the pros and cons of removing the cervix. Thanks.

[Treebee]

I wanted to wish you well with you surgery. I hope everything goes well and will keep you my prayers.

Teresa

[madgeOwens]

Thank you so much, that was very thoughtful, and made me smile! :)

[Worried_37]

I was just advised by my doctor he wanted me to have a hysterectomy just my uterus .. but did state that if my ovaries were in bad shape he would take them too ..  I have to admit I am scared to death my mom had one about my age 37 and she stated that she seen no sex drive with a change in skin and hair texture .. Im not entirely sure if I should have it.. I do have dysfuctional unterus bleeding . Wow all these post are making me worry..

[madgeOwens]

You have to weight the pros and cons.  I had a prolapse and it was the best thing for me. Best of luck.

[sylvia72]

Keep the cervix or you'll loose the length of your vagina. I had a supracervical hysterectomy. Talked to three doctors and several women who had the same surgery to get as much info as possible. I decided on the doctor of my choice and he gave me the same thing...we went know until we are in there. No, the cervix stays was my demand. I even wrote it on the hospital paperwork I signed. I wrote that unless it was a life and death situation, the cervix was to stay in tact. If it needed to come out, I could go under the knife again. Better to keep as much as you can. Yes, I still have to have yearly paps, but that's okay. Because I wanted to keep it my surgery was done both through the vagina and belly button. Take a sock and rubberband off a few inches in from the toe and then try to put your foot in. Think of that as your vagina and what affect it might have on your sex life. If you want to loose your cervix too then definetly talk it over with your husband if your married because it will affect him too quite possibly. Hope this helps.

[SMtickle]

Wow.  I had a hysterectomy at 37, everything went except the ovaries. No more anemia and severe cramping or excessive bleeding. I have had a wonderful sex life post hysterectomy without a cervix.  I've never heard of loosing the length of the vagina or falling inner parts. I'm surprised to read some of these posts.  My heart goes out to those that experienced such things.
All the best to you with whatever you decide.  I just wanted you to know that I'm cervix free and have never looked back :)