Help me pls. I am 46.. Have a hysterectomy or not? ?

Question

Here are the problems found

- liquid in the fallopian tube (means infection)

- prolapsed uterus. (second degree ie, almost out)

- Thickening of the endometrium 10 days past the period.

- fibroid 5 cms which is making the uterus bulky.

Answer 1

At the age of 46 if your having these problems and you are done having kids then I'd say yes go for the hysterectomy. Your health is what's important here. All the things you listed above could become more of a problem later on down the road. So if you have the chance to fix it now I would definately do it.

Good luck

Answer 2

Hi, ive had a hysterectomy at the age of 38 and must say, best decision ive ever made, you must research this very carefully first before you make any decisions, or should i say the medical profession will do that for you, this operation is not so straight forward as people think, there are so many things to take into consideration, recovery time, hormone replacement, dealing with the fact you cant have any more children even when you don't want any more, your symptoms are bad enough to go ahead with it, normally the gyny would give you a course of special tablets as a last resort, this is only taken for a short period to see if it has helped you and can only be taken the one time, if that doesn't work then hysterectomy is the next step. If you decide this is what you want you must ask as many questions as possible, ie, will they take your ovaries, not always necessary, will they do a complete hyst, how will your hormones be effected, recovery time, will you have a vaginal or full cut operation, these are just a few, my op was vaginal and the recovery time is brilliant, i still have my ovaries intact and still have my cervix, leaving the cervix is the best way to go because it keeps everything else in place, bladder ect, they will decide for you, my life has changed for the better i had all your symptoms and more, its important you have a good quality of life because this can get you down so much, i sypothys with you totally, i wish you good luck and health and hope this has helped you understand the neg and benifits of this surgery. x

Answer 3

Talk to your doctor...if there is any way to avoid it, AVOID IT! Only have this done if you really have no other alternative. Every woman I know that has had this done has just started the process of her whole body breaking down. Sometimes, there is no choice. If you still have a choice, try that first. A hysterectomy may not solve your problems, only add to them. Good luck.

Answer 4

A good place to research about hysterectomy is www.hystersisters.com.  I almost had a hysterectomy recently (I'm in my early 30's) and did lots of research on this site.  It is very helpful.  I have put it off for now, but will consider it again in the future if need be.  The ladies on this site will help you with any questions you have.  Good luck with your decision!

Answer 5

Considering that you are already 46 years old and I assume not planning any more kids, I would definitely consider having a hysterectomy.  I would guess that with all of these problems your doctor has suggested a hysterectomy and it sounds like a good idea to me.  If you're not sure, you could get a second or even third opinion from another doctor.  Good luck in making your decision!

Answer 6

Hi. I had a hysterectomy at 34 years old for 3 of the reasons you listed, and it was the best decision i ever made. If you are done having children, and have a lot of problems that will continue to get worse ( fibroids will keep getting bigger, and a prolapsed uterus will cause a lot of problems ), i would say it would be a wise choice for you. I waited 2 years from the time i was diagnosed with fibroids, endometriosis, and a prolapsed uterus, and my life was miserable for those 2 years, plus, my condition just got worse, so i wish i would have done it sooner, instead of waiting until i was in so pain i couldn't walk. In the end, the decision is yours. If your symptoms interfere with your quality of life, like mine did, i would go ahead and have the hysterectomy. I have never regretted my decision. Good luck in whatever decision you make. Feel better soon :-)

Answer 7

If you can avoid a complete hysterectomy, do it. Retain your ovaries at all costs. My wife had a total at your age and it completely ruined our intimate relations.  Since, she has been miserable and spent countless $s going to doctors and trying to find the right HRT treatment. I've given up a long time ago trying to be happy with marriage and just try to find satisfaction and a life of my own alone with a wife room mate.

Answer 8

At age 46 with these complications, I would say yes, but the only one who can make the decision is you. You must weigh the pros and cons.