Hi,
i've been told today that I need a
hysterectomy due to large fibroids and
symptoms from that. The question is
weather to have the cervix removed or
leave it in place? The doctor is leaving
that up to me as long as it is healthy.
I'm pretty nervous about the whole thing.
I also have lupus and stress really makes
it act up.
Let me know if anyone has advice on the
cervix option.
Thanks,
linda
I have a huge fibroid (about the size of a
melon). I decided to have it removed
because I just don't like the thought of
it in me. Don't really have any
troublesome symptoms but it's getting
bigger. Anyway, I am having the cervix
removed too because it serves no purpose,
does not affect sexual performance or
feeling, and it is just one more place
that could develop cancer in the future.
So why keep it? Good luck. Whatever
your decision, it will be right for you.
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2coolkids
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Joined: 16 Feb 2004 Posts: 7 Location: north las vegas, nv
Posted: 03-26-04 06:00am
Hi lindae,
i had mine removed with no regrets. The
doctor said its a bacteria catcher. Its
purpose is to allow a baby to pass thru...
Makes sense. You can't put back what is
taken out, so i'd researched as much as
you can if you aren't sure what to do.
I have a post operative picture (sorry if
this upsets anyone) of my total
hysterectomy. The cervix is white in
color and has a thick opening to it. I
don't see what good it would have done to
keep it for myself.
I hope this helps. I'm 25 days post op
and feeling great.
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