Does a hysterectomy stop menstruation?
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ahhhhhh lets see YES!!! :-)\n\nA hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, usually done by a gynecologist. Hysterectomy may be total (removing the body and cervix of the uterus) or partial (also called supra-cervical). In many cases, surgical removal of the ovaries (oophorectomy) is performed concurrent with a hysterectomy. The surgery is then called "total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy."\n\nWomen who have total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy surgeries lose most of their ability to produce the female hormones estrogen and progesterone and subsequently enter what is known as "surgically-induced menopause" (as opposed to normal menopause, which occurs naturally in women as part of the aging process). In women under the age of 50, hormone supplements (usually estrogen) are often prescribed as part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to offset the negative effects of sudden hormonal loss (most notably an increased risk for early-onset osteoporosis). This treatment is somewhat controversial due to the known carcinogenic and coagulative properties of estrogen; however, many physicians and patients feel the benefits outweigh the risks in women who would otherwise be "too young" to be in full-blown menopause.\n\nAlthough many hysterectomies are performed via a full abdominal incision laparotomy, two common surgical approaches which are less invasive are laparoscopically or vaginally. Surgery with ovarian conservation is an option for the pre-menopausal patient with benign disease (non cancer).
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I think when you refer to a partial hysterectomy, you mean that you would either be keeping your ovaries/fallopian tubes and/or cervix.  \nI had a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (TAH), that is removal of the uterus and cervix (but kept ovaries/fallopian tubes) at the age of 22, just over 2 years ago.  The hysterectomy relieved a significant amount of the pain I was experiencing from endometriosis.  I did not have any children at the time of hysterectomy.\nYou need to determine if you can continue living with the quality of life you have now.  If you cannot, you should explore other treatments (if you have not already done so) for your condition.  \nIf you have exhausted other treatments, or a hysterectomy is urgently needed because of significant problems (as determined by your doctor), it may be a decision you want to consider.  \nIf you have not already done so, I would encourage you to seek a second medical opinion and discuss your thoughts/fears, etc. with family or a trusted friend.\nBest wishes!
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surely you jest.\n\nit's called ovulation and it will quit when\na--menopause hits\nb--hysterectomy\ncertain types of birth control can reduce the number of periods.
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I also have had endometriosis.  Please see another gynecologist.  Birth control is the treatment of choice but, when it doesn't work, other therapies should be tried.  The other therapies are treatment with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a), high-dose progestin, a progestin intrauterine device (Mirena), or danazol.  Usually, those are tried before a hysterectomy is even suggested in someone as young as you.  Please get a second opinion.\n\nIn the meantime, at home, use ibuprofen, motrin or advil for the pain (NSAIDs) due to their anti-inflammatory effect.  Take them on a regular schedule as prescribed on the bottle.  Apply heat to your lower abdomen in the form of a hot water bottle, hot bath or heating pad.  Lie down!  If on your back, put a pillow under your knees.  If on your side, curl your knees up to your chest.  Get regular exercise.\n\nIf you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me.  Just click on my avatar.
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You are lucky thy gave you that option.\nWith my endometriosis thy told me i had\nto have a total hysterectomy at the age\nof 25 years old. But anyways it will deaden\nthe nerves so you will not have so much\npain or no pain at all depending on your\nbody. best of wishes and good luck.
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A partial hysterectomy by definition is removal of the uterus.  That said, if you have a partial hyst, you will have 0 chance of having a uterine prolapse because you will have no uterus.  There is, however, a slight chance of intestinal and/or bladder prolapse occuring after a hysterectomy.  This happens because the organs start to descend downwards, and can lead to such problems like constipation and/or urinary incontinence as well as pain during intercourse.  Repair of the supporting structures can be done if this happens to help the patient, and it doesn't happen in all women who have had a hyst.\n\nRemoval of the cervix alone is not a hysterectomy; it is called a trachelectomy.  Trachelectomy removes the cervix and a small portion of the lower "neck" of the uterus.  Vaginal, uterine and bladder prolapse do occur in a small percentage of women who have undergone trachelectomy, but again, this does not happen in the majority of cases and can be treated surgically if and when it does.\n\nHope that helps.
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My sister just got home today after a vaginal hysterectomy.  She had the surgery on a Wednesday morning, and sent home Friday afternoon. 2 1/2 days for her with no complications.
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I would say consult the advice of your gynecologist before going off of your hormone replacement. But sometimes the cons outweigh the pros of taking the hormone therapy so its really up to you to do the research on whether or not you want to go off of it. I really think 29 is young for a hysterectomy though, was it done for cancer risks?If so I would definitely go off of it.
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Most surgeons believe that packing is an outdated, even barbaric procedure.  In this day and age, there is no reason to pack the vagina follwing hysterectomy; it was previously done to obtain hemostasis (stoppage of bleeding). Over the years, it was shown that packing does not, in fact, insure or even promote hemostasis.  Most surgeons following modern concepts will not do it, and if the pack is dry when it is placed in the vagina and there is continued vaginal bleeding, the pack will get saturated, shrink and lose any hemostatic effect it might have had (if any). The pack will be expelled and will be saturated with blood, thus defeating the purpose for the pack in the first place.  If your doctor is recommending packing, ask WHY and reconsider having him or her do the surgery in the first place.
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It's spelled fibroid, and it is a noncancerous tumor that grows in the myometrium (which is the middle layer of the uterus).  A lot of women have them... they are almost never seriously health-threatening, but they do cause a lot of inconvenient and painful symptoms, like heavy and long-lasting periods.\n\nThere are two surgical ways to treat fibroids: hysterectomy and myomectomy.  A hysterectomy removes the uterus, which does destroy fertility, permanently and irreversibly.  A myomectomy does not destroy fertility, although if there is scarring left on the uterus it can make conception more difficult.  If you have had fibroid tumors in the past, you are more likely to eventually develop more of them, although most fibroids do not have symptoms, so you may never have any problems.
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Having hysterectomy shouldn't make a difference she should still be able to enjoy sex - it's seems quite a while ago that she had the op!!\nJust be gentle with her as she will be sore for quite a while, try doing something different.\nHysterectomy never stopped me I still enjoy a full sex life, so I don't understand why you can't get her to climax - presumably that is what you are saying?\nJust an idea she may need HRT - (hormone replacement therapy) maybe her hormones have gone haywire. She should really have them checked, especially if she gets mood swings. Maybe you should encourage her to see the doctor and get the hormone level checked, if she isn't on the HRT or maybe if she is then it could be the wrong one for her. - Good Luck
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Not exactly an answer to your question, but a hysterectomy is NOT necessary.  There are some other options available: \nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibroids#Treatment\n\nI had VERY heavy periods due to fibroids, and had the UAE at 41.  The UAE immediately cured my heavy menses with a very short healing period and no side effects.\n\nI highly encourage you and your wife to get a second opinion and a very good reason why a hysterectomy is necessary, before taking such an extreme action.  Not all doctors do this, but some doctors treat hysterectomy as a profit-making enterprise.
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Side effects of hysterectomy (keep the ovaries).  No more cramping, bleeding, birth control.   Had mine 12/02 and started having an occasional hot flash just recently.  PMS hung around for a few months.  Other than that, and a lil 'swelly belly' .. everything's fine.  We adjust.  Beats the HELL out of alot of pain.
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The emotional upheaval you are describing is  completely normal and not at all unusual after this sort of surgery.  Since you say that you had a partial hysterectomy done, I am assuming the ovaries were left, so you will still experience the hormonal shifts and swings you always did.  Some of what you feel is due to the disruption in the hormonal function which happens in most ladies after a surgery, and some of it is due to your mental state.  Although we all moan about the inconvenience of the monthly cycle, we still adapt to it as a normal part of our lives.   Even when things don't work quite right, and as sensible as your were to have it all taken care of, still- it takes some getting used to the idea that the motherhood option is gone.  How long it takes you to adjust yourself and move on depends entirely on you and the view you wish to take of things now.  Mind over matter, as it were.  If you can convince yourself that you really don't mind, since it now means the previous troubles are gone, then the rest won't matter.  Nothing about you that was really important to you has changed.  You simply don't have a uterus anymore, but you are certainly more than a malfunctioning organ, now aren't you?  Think about the benefits, and pay less mind to what is missing.     You no longer have to worry about a monthly cycle, and all the wonderful things that go along with it.  No more uncomfortable pads, no more spotting tampons, no more stained underclothes.  No more misery with heavy or painful cycles.  No more worry about why you are late, light, or heavy.   You will feel better physically as time passes and you complete the recovery from the surgery.  As the hormonal cycle returns back to it's normal pattern over the next month or so, you should also note an improvement over your emotional swings.\n  So far as the spotting, that really needs the attention of your gynecologist.  It could be something very normal and simple, or it could be sign of an infection.  Either way, put your mind at ease with a check up at the doctor.  You can also discuss the emotionalism you feel, and get some reassurance from the expert who knows your case best.    Don't worry about bothering him/her, or the nurses- they are very familiar with this sort of thing and can offer you the reassurances you need in flesh, rather than this impersonal internet thing.\n  Otherwise, you do sound quite normal and I wouldn't spend a lot of time worrying about a time frame to adapt or get back to your old self.  You have a new self to get to appreciate, once you are feeling physically better you should find it easier to discover a life without the worry of your previous problems and the rest should fall nicely into place.   So if you feel a bit weepy now, indulge in a few tears.  Treat yourself to a nice spa treatment if you can swing it, pamper yourself while you recover, and give yourself some time.   In another month or so, you will see things in a much better light I would think.
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Don't you still have your cervix?  Hysterectomy is remove of the uterus and tubes only I think?\n\nIf so then yes, you still need to get a pap to watch for cervical cancers.
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how long ago was the hysterectomy done? (and if you don't mind me asking, did they remove the ovaries too or not?)\n\nthe reason for my questions is:\na) these things take a while to heal. my mom had one 6 years ago, it took her a couple years to completely feel normal again, and for the scar to heal. and \nb) because whatever they did can disrupt or change your body hormonal balance causing the discharge and stuff.\n\ni think the pain may just be scar tissue that attached funny inside of you. massage, accupuncture or cortisone shots could help that. (depending on the severity and your degree of discomfort...)
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You might need a hysterectomy.