Can There Be a Cancer After a Total Hysterectomy? Posted: 02-02-04 11:05am
First day on this site..... I had a total
hysterectomy in '99 because of a 15yr
endometriosis battle. For the last 8
months pain during and after intercourse
has increased considerably. Sometimes,
out of nowhere, I get a sharp pain that
feels like it starts right at the vagina
and shoots down my right leg. I can't
even breathe until it goes away - which is
usually as quick as it came. I also have
lower back pain which feels like it did
when I would get my period - this started
2 mths ago. I am soooo tired all the
time. I have made an appt for a complete
physical for this week and inquired if I
would need a pap smear. The nurse said
no as i've had everything removed and
there would be no need. So i'm putting
the question out there - please....Is
there a need for a papsmear after a total
hysterectomy?
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~womenonamission~
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Posted: 02-02-04 22:33pm
I had a hysterectomy almost 9 months ago
and I thought I was home free from a pap,
but my Dr. Told me I still needed to have
them. She explained that even though they
had taken my cervix, there still could be
some remaining cells from the cervix, and
therefore I would still need the pap. I
think it is just a precautionary
measure.
Good luck with your appointment, I
hope all goes well for you.
Take care
kim
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