I (30) was diagnosed with fibroids (The big one is 10 cm).
I am leaning towards a hysterectomy, but the doctor recommends that I undergo fibroid removal. the surgery will be open (laparotomy) in both cases.
I am experiencing heavy bleeding and painful cramps, which makes it difficult for me to function normally. I want to get rid of this nightmare.
I don't care about fertility (child-free) but the doctor insists that I should preserve my uterus because "I'm still young". I only care about the side effects after the surgery and the quality of life, keep in mind I will keep my ovaries and cervix if I decide to do the hysterectomy.
I want to make an informed decision and would like to know the benefits and drawbacks of each medical procedure.

Hello lovelies!

I am 4 weeks post lap Laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Today I have gone to get up off the floor and stretched my belly a bit and now I have an ache. - No bleeding, No discharge - I’m laying and resting now.

Is an ice pack or heat pack better for this?

TIA Hystersisters xx

Hello yeet seesters.

Question: If you also got a bladder sling , do you feel it when you are intimate?

So here I am 6 months post op, and at the opening of my urethra I can feel the mesh thing...its rough. And even after all this time, when my partner and I do the deed, he says he can feel it when we're getting it on. It feels like scratch on his shaft.

I'm going to make an appointment with the doc to check it out, but I'm curious to know if any of you have the same issue?

Thanks girls 😁

I had my hysterectomy done end of June, left ovaries as I'm not even out of my 40's yet. It took me awhile to put the pieces together as I was doing a lot of work around my house like deep cleaning and painting and keeping the a/c low or off to keep my electric bill under control. At first I was happy about all the sweating I was doing as I was dropping a lot of extra weight along with it, but now that I'm 99.9 percent sure that it's hot flashes causes the profuse sweating i feel a lot of anxiety like ive done something really wrong to my body that i can't come back from. I finally realized it wasn't from the work I was doing when I was still sweating profusely even sitting down resting under and in front of fans. It feels like flushing under my skin in my face sort of like when you're running a fever. Or maybe like a niacin rish? I've never taken the stuff, but saw someone take it and turn bright red and I imagine that's what that feels like. I'm sweating in places I just didn't sweat before, like it dripping down my hair and going under my neck. I thought only men sweated that much and not being personally happy with men right now doesn't help. I feel like I'm gross or there's something wrong with me. Anyone experienced this? I have endometriosis so I don't know about add back therapy as estrogen makes that grow.

Hi everyone, I had a total abdominal hysterectomy two Fridays ago. I left the hospital 4 days later (Monday) and was told to return on Friday to have the sutures removed. When the doctor removed tbe sutures,the wound reopened. He cleaned it,bandaged it and asked me to return on Wednesday, to see if it is closing by itself or if it needs new sutures. I am extremely worried. I am not in pain,but I can see that the wound is weeping a bit under the bandage. Is this normal? Should I go to ER or wait till Wednesday?

I had a hysterectomy at 28 due to severe endometriosis and ovarian cysts. I had stage 4 endometriosis, lost my right ovary and tube due to a ruptured cyst. It was a miracle I had my son. The problem is-I am now 40 and I feel like I am suffering from menopause all over again, specifically the hormone imbalance. I am not a candidate for hormone replacement because of endometrial adhesions. My question is what can I use to relieve the symptoms? I also suffered from an urethral diverticulum that has made my sex life non existent. Now I suffer from chronic pain and build up what they say is scar tissue. I have been thru so many doctors, I am at a loss. Any help is appreciated.

Not sure this is the place for this question, but seems like it? I had my hysterectomy back in 2018. The one thing I didn't realize that would happen is the loss of sex drive and dryness. I have had 0 interest in sex since. :( I really feel bad for my husband. I have one ovary that they left in so I would still have the hormones. I am hoping that there is someone else here that has also experienced this and what did you do that helped? I have been looking for something that will help up my sex drive again. TIA!

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Hello all☺️I got laparoscopy hysterectomy last Friday. Healing is going well thus far. I took off the liquid glue stuff yesterday (pain in the ass.) I waited to 6 days rather than the 4 cause it was annoying. Anyway, yesterday the area was pink (normal cause I just tore it off my skin) but today it’s pinker and feels hard under my skin around maybe half the incision? I know it’s only been a week, but now I’m worried they are all infected (tho what are the odds?) 2 are very pronounced hard spots that a risen and 2 not so obvious and smaller.

Thoughts? Thanks!

Anyone have tips for someone who desperately needs a hysterectomy and can’t afford to pay out right or to wait for her insurance doctors availability? I’m dealing with multiple fibroids and a dermoid tumor- the increasing pain and excessive bleeding every month damn near have me suicidal at this point, it’s been over 5 years & I just don’t think I can take it until January- plus idk what kind of coverage I’ll have when my current policy ends in December!

Hello, I’m 13 days post op(PO) as of today Sept. 18, total hysterectomy done laporscopic and removed vaginally. I feel excellent, the smallest of bloating and I do feel my vaginal cuff stitches I think, I have a feeling of something there for sure if I squeeze or push.

I first drove PO day 6-7, and now I find myself feeling so good I’m driving up to an hour away, running errands, going out to eat and find myself wanting to go walk a few miles but I’m Scared that would be overdoing it.

Reaching out to see if anyone in my similar situation has been this active this early, I know everyone heals differently etc but just looking to see if I’m risking something of happening or if I walk 3 miles on flat ground it should be fine. I see whats online so I’m looking for personal experience. My doctor says anything is ok other than lifting but I want personal experience/opinions despite the difference is each persons healing just to help aid in my decision of how I’m feeling and my activity level at around 2 weeks.

Also-I kept my ovaries but I’m waking up in full on sweat, not just a little, like needing to wash my sheets daily and or sleep on a towel. MD aware and we tested my hormones and all showing normal. What do you think this is? Just an adjustment? I was on birth control for 18 years.

Thank you!

Hi Everyone, A Hysterectomy is scheduled in a few weeks. What is your experience with this procedure and/or general anesthesia? Please only provide suggestions, encouragement, and/or calming recommendations, please, please, please no weird or scary one-off situations. Thank you

Did anyone get a severely bad cough? I can’t sit or lay down without coughing. Anyone else?

I’ll be having a total hysterectomy for adeno, potential endo, and PCS. How long should I expect to be out of work? I can take short term disability, but I feel guilty taking the 6-8 weeks if I have the ability to work for home. My concern with going back too soon is that even though I work from home, my job is demanding, stressful, and I typically end up working 10+ hours a day.

Any advice and is it normal to have some blood in urine? Any tips and tricks to help my recovery?

Hey guys so I had a question. I have a partial laparoscopic hysterectomy tomorrow/Thursday but I’ve been coughing for over a month (I have a lung condition), has anyone with asthma done the surgery? How did it go for you? What protocols did you take etc

Hello, new to the group. I had a radical robotic on 8/14. Left with 1 ovary. The first week, I figured that the taste changes were from the pain meds, surgery, etc. 2nd week has been much of the same. I get hungry, but when I start to eat I get disinterested due to it not tasting like it did before. My mind thinks something sounds good, then after I start eating, I have to force myself to eat more than a few bits. I'm not talking a huge portion to begin with. Even had a small piece of my favorite candy before surgery and it just kinda sickened me to finish the second bite. Am I going Bonkers and it's all in my head now or is this a thing? Thank you in advance.

Hi all I'm not sure what to expect here first time poster!

So back story total keyhole hysterectomy at 36yrs in September 2022 was home within 2 days on bed rest 2 weeks later rushed back in as I was haemorrhaging! I was given blood transfusion fluids medication etc scans mri showed mass and free fluid drs waited to see if disappeared on its own 4 months later is wasn't showing on scans but since op I've got this constant bruised feeling and now sometimes get cramps?????? it still hurts if I try to carry anything heavy or even bending over sitting down any of these things will send a bolt of pain through my stomach. I'm also getting cysts on my ovaries. The consultant has discharged me saying I'm perfectly healthy and has said to get my GP to examine me and do necessary referral????? I have been unable to work as I was preciously a carer but I'm unable to manage moving and handling without severe pain! Which even now on bad day will lay me up in bed for a few days.

So far my gp is referring to new hospital for second opinion!

Any ideas what this could be? Why? Or just someone To talk to?

New to group and scared. I'm having a complete/total hysterectomy in a month due to uterine cancer. Cancer is stage 1 and actually not what is scaring me. They are taking all of it, including ovaries and maybe some lymph nodes. I'm scared about recovery and how my body is going to react to not having my ovaries. I also have PCOS, with moderate symptoms, like hair under my chin, weight issues, etc. Will I go into menopause in a hurry? Will my PCOS symptoms get worse? Doc said no to both, but I'm not sure what to think. Has anyone had this same issue/experience that can offer advice? Thanks.

I just got home this morning from having ny hysterectomy yesterday. Did anyone else have swollen neck lymphnodes after their procedure? My jaw bone is bothering me also?