Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Posts: 6594 Location: Planet Tampaxia,
Lagarti Posted: 04-05-05 13:44pm
Hey,
everyone is different but I personally
found there was no difference in the
feeling of having sex.
Although at present 5 months post op I
have no desire but I put this down to
other contributing factors.
The big issue with endo is that even with
a hysterectomy you are not guaranteed that
the endo and pian will go.
This is because the endo tissue can (and
indeed is likel if you have suffered badly
for some time) to have invaded the pelvic
region.
A hyst due to endo is very likely to
include removal of the cervix and both
ovaries, this will then force you into a
surgical menopause.
Be sure to discuss this with your doctor
very carefully, make more than one appt to
discuss things.
Keep a note book with you and jot down
questions you will want to ask as the appt
approaches - it's very easy for the mind
to go blank once you are in there.
You can also use your notebook to jot the
answers to your questions.
Do not let the doctor rush you into a
decision
get a second opinion.
Look at other alternatives if possible.
Hysterectomy is major surgury and should
be an absolute last resort - there is no
going back
