I hemorraged terribly with my last period, lost so much blood that I had to have a blood transfusion; and now 2 different doctors have said that I need to have a hysterectomy. I'm feeling like this is a pretty big jump since the ultra-sound showed nothing wrong with my uterus, no fibroids or anything like that. Also, I haven't been on any birth control for more than 20 yrs & I kind of think that a good doctor would encourage me to try the pill to regulate my hormones to see if that was the real problem. What do you think? If it were you, would you just get the hysterecomy or would you insist on trying drug therapies to regulate the hormones first & risk a possible second bout with hemorraging?
If I were you, I'd try and seek out alternative methods of treatment first before opting for the hysterectomy. Here's something I read a while back regarding hormonal imbalances. Maybe it might help? Of course, I'm not a doctor obviously, but it could be worth looking into before going the surgical route if you're having doubts. 1. Eat a balanced diet. Often times, lack of proper nutrition can result in a hormone imbalance. 2. Take herbal medications. Prescription medications are available to help balance hormones. If you don’t want to take prescription drugs and deal with side effects, talk to your doctor or an herbalist and discuss natural remedies. 3. Start a body cleansing routine. Over time, harmful toxins can develop in our internal organs, which cause a hormone imbalance. The only way to quickly rid the body of toxins is to adopt a body cleansing routine. These can cleanse the bowels, liver and kidneys. 4. Exercise at least three times a week. Another natural way to balance hormones is to exercise. It’s best to exercise three times a week for twenty to thirty minutes. Ideal exercises include dancing, running, power walking and aerobics. 5. Let your body sweat. Sweating is a good way to remove toxins from the body. Daily workouts produce regular sweating. In addition, you can sit in a hot tub or sauna, or drink hot tea. 6. Eliminate stress. Nervousness and tension can create a hormone imbalance. Learn how to cope with life’s problems, and find ways to unwind. Like I said, maybe these things may or may not help. Obviously you don't want to get to the point where you're bleeding so heavily during your period again that you need a transfusion! That is definitely not good! But if it were me, I would try other forms of treatment first, see if I had any results. Then again, it really depends on your overall health, your case history, all of that. Good luck to you! {{{Hugs}}}
Hiya HippyChickMommy! It's funny, I actually had been doing all the things on your list before this happened. One friend thinks that the herbal cleansing might have sparked the problem but I don't think that was it...My body felt great after the cleansing. I was on an antibiotic when the bleeding started but the docs all insist that the Bactrim couldn't have messed me up that bad...yet I did my research & Bactrim can cause platlet problems & even tho I didn't read of anyone having the same problem as me, I'm not convinced that the Bactrim didn't have anything to do with it, especially since it's a fairly strong antibiotic & my body hasn't had anything stronger than echinacea in years & years.
Obviously this is not a problem I know much about ,but I'm taking antibiotics and they won't work with any dairy products taken at or near the same time.Hope this is relative.
I would get another opinion, but if you have two doctors that are telling you that the surgery is the way to go then I would seriously consider it. They may think that the next time you have a peirod that it might seriously hurt you or kill you.
No way would I do it. Most hysterectomies are unnecessary. If you don't have cancer, chances are, you don't need a hysterectomy. Have you heard of uterine ablation? Could be helpful for excess bleeding. And yes, I did have a hysterectomy. I'll alway regret it.
my Ex had this hysterectomy. It broke her pussy.. and all she ever said was "after I get this I wouldnt bleed no more" What she really meant was "after I get this my pussy will seize up, like a rusty motor"
O.K. the decision has to be yours but I had similar problems (quite a few years ago now) and because I had no intention of have any more children the decision was easy to make. I had the opeation and because only my womb was removed and not the ovaries there was no need for any of that hormone replacement shit. I have to say it was (for me) the start of an amazing turn round in my life. Being able to leave home without a bag full of tampons or whatever ( you'll know what I mean) Incedible and I've never looked back
I heard that if you are young and you have an hysterectomy, it makes you start menopause early. Don't know if it's true or not, but I was thinking of get it done myself, until I heard that. I don't want anymore kids, so i'll just tie my tubes. But, I'd ask a few doctors before you get one done, if you decide to.
Hysterectomy is certainly not to be recommended as a method of birth control. how you doing anyway, hippiestead? Made any headway with the decision making process?
Weeelllllllll, first off, I'm stuck in the wait & wait social service system so that medical help can be paid for...I don't have health insurance, can't afford it & it seems that unless a woman is pregnant or has a child under the age of 18, she can't get anything more than a yearly exam. I had to apply for indigent health care and I'm still waiting for my appointment because they wouldn't set an appointment until after I applied & was interviewed for food stamps. To top the red-tape of applying for assistance, I just got a letter from 'work force solutions' which finds employment for people who are approved for food stamps, even tho my doctor has signed a statement saying that I cannot work until this problem is taken care of. Meanwhile, my hair is falling out from the estrogen treatment I was given in the hospital....Thankfully I didn't allow them to give me the amount of estrogen that the gyn prescribed or I might be bald right now! If I'm approved for the indigent care program, I will be looking for a doctor who is willing to do hormone tests & does not try to push me into a decision (which the other 2 docs have tried to do because the surgery is the 'easy' answer). I did a bunch of research on hysterectomies & I feel like it isn't the best solution for me unless another solution can't be found.
Thanks for the update. I wish you well whatever you choose! I hope it's not too long a wait to see a new gyn.
my mom had fibroids and cysts i think, she was bleeding 3 weeks out of the month. i took care of her while she recuperated from the surgery. they took her uterus and cervix and left her ovaries (she may have had her ovaries out more recently, but she might have just hit menopause in the natural course of things, i'll have to ask her) and from what i know hemorrhage equals bad. i have a heavy period, but if you have lost enough blood to need a transfusion (uterine wall should be a months worth of buildup, not a hemorrhage of fresh blood ) then i would say the hysterectomy. at least thats what i would choose. and lube is essential afterward. even if you don't need it, you might eventually. its the hormonal differences.
Good Luck to you hun. Hope it all turns out the way you want it to. And I know what you mean about you have to be pregnant or whatever in order to get any medical help. Im legally blind and can't get any medical for myself. Had it once and then got married, after I got married, they decided that I didn't need it any more. Don't understand the Health Care programs that we have. But, good luck.
Yea! I did get approved for the indigent care program! The only problem is that I will have to use their OB/GYN, but it's not too big of a problem b/c I've had a few incidents this week that point to a big possibility of having another hemorage...so I guess if the doc insists that the surgery is the only way I'll deal with it...but I would prefer to have hormone tests done first. Thanks everyone for the comments & the support (well, everyone expect the bro who posted about his ex-wife's lack of desire after her surgery...that comment only upset me because this isn't a matter of just stopping my period, it's a matter the possibility of me bleeding to death! )
I think his language needed sorting out but, actually he was pointing out that if you have your ovaries removed this will be called: surgical menopause, thus the hormones that keep your vagina moist will dry up and the labia's tissue thins. That's why we have lub.! The uteral ablation is really helpful! Did the doc. look at your platelet count to see if that antibiotic affected it? Be sure that you have a full blood panel done! I'll be thinking on this one with you!
His language needs some sorting out alright! My research led me to learn that removing ovaries will cause vaginal dryness & can cause sexual desire to wane in some women. Lube is a good thing, even for those who don't really need it My platelet count was close to normal when the docs checked but I didn't go to the doc until a full week after the hemorraging stopped, so I'm not sure if the test could have shown what was going on at the time of the hemorrage. My younger sister has had some very odd reactions to sulfa drugs, so I think I'll avoid them in the future, just to be safe. I will be sure to have a full blood panel done, Succulent Flower & thanks for thinking about me!
Having had a hysterectomy, I would advise against it until there were no other options for you to try. While many people have had great experiences with theirs, not every woman does. If you want more information just google hysterectomy forums and one will come up (Hyster Sisters) that is a wonderful and supportive site for women with issues similar to yours. I only mention the name because it is a comprehensive site with real women telling their stories. I hope it helps. Good luck
if you do get a hysterectomy, dont let them take your ovaries. your ovaries are responsible for most of your estrogen and getting rid of them can cause many problems. also, there's no medical need for you to do it, but if they go in there to cut out your uterus, they'll probably want your ovaries too
