Anybody have info. on hysterectomy?

[Kamden]

I am posting this question for my sister. She has fivroids that are causing alot of problems and was told she will be given the choice of having a full hysterectomy or just her uterus taken out. We are trying to find any info. on which operation would be better for her. Thankyou

[Anonymity]

Has your sister had a second opinion? And a third?

The medical community is notorious for recommending hysterectomies when other options do exist. I don't know enough about hysterectomies or your sister to make any judgements, but I think that multiple opinions are in order.

Good luck!

P.S. My mom had the same condition as your sister and went through a hysterectomy when I was 4 or so. She's not sure to this day whether it was necessary, but she doesn't really want to know. She'd rather believe it was, since it kept her from having children other than me. I guess I just don't want your sister to have any regrets. She might regret only getting one opinion, but I doubt she'd regret getting two or more. Maybe she already has, and this whole post is irrelevant. Good luck either way!

[Kamden]

Thankyou for your replies. She has been to docs for this but going to a specialist for the first time next week. She knows what choices she will be given and wants to learn about them before her appt. I will also check out that link you sent.

[auntjudyg]

Two authors who have written about women's health and might have some helpful information:

John Lee, M.D. - What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About (Pre)Menopause

Christiane Northurp, M.D. - Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom; and The Wisdom of Menopause

[Kamden]

Women's Bodies, Women's wisdom is a great book, I read it, thanks.

[This message has been edited by Kamden (edited 12-08-2002).]