Are we too young for hysterectomies???

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Registered: 10-15-2003
Are we too young for hysterectomies???
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Fri, 06-18-2004 - 12:03am
NOSEY poll...just curious.
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Fri, 06-18-2004 - 7:40am
I was thinking about you yesterday and wondering how you were feeling.Sounds like it's time to make a drs appointment!I don't know much about hysterctomies.A couple of drs have mentioned it as a method to help my hormonal migraines. But since I basically manage them ok I worry the surgery would just introduce other issues.I'd have to go on hormone replacement to offset it I think and not sure I want to deal with all that.I don't know of anyone that has had a hysterectomy so not much info here.But I really do think you should talk with your dr about the symptons you've been having.Take care, Deb.

Miss P




 

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Registered: 04-08-2004
Fri, 06-18-2004 - 8:09am

No, we are not too young for hysterectomies.

Lori

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Registered: 02-08-2001
Fri, 06-18-2004 - 8:23am
I don't think anyone is too young for a hysterctomy based on the circumstances. It definitely sounds like you're having issues that need to be discussed with your doctor. Hysterectomy brings about it's own problems and I personally would want to hear a lot of other options before that one. Hope you schedule an appointment and see what's going on!

Take care of yourself.

Susan

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Registered: 10-15-2003
Fri, 06-18-2004 - 9:21am

I called yesterday and didn't realize our new insurance has me going to a GYN out of the Group Health "POOL"..grrrr.

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Registered: 10-15-2003
Fri, 06-18-2004 - 9:23am
I wonder if it's just a new AF symptom since Im older...and maybe do jump around a lot.
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Fri, 06-18-2004 - 9:34am
As a poll question, no, I don't think we're too young for hysterectomies. I think there should be a sound medical reason for having it done, as some of the cases already mentioned.

I guess I just want to distinguish that from a few decades ago when hyst's were done just because a woman was past child-bearing age. Medical science has since found that our reproductive system still plays a part in our chemical balance even as we age.












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Registered: 04-21-2003
Fri, 06-18-2004 - 6:26pm
Deb:

that sounds really scary.

please let us know how the doctor visit goes.

hugs!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 06-18-2004 - 6:56pm

My first thought was maybe a prolapsed uterus, but I'm not a doctor. This link may be helpful. Has your dr. mentioned what could be causing that feeling?


http://www.healingthepelvicfloor.com/prolapse.html


Sure hope it's nothing that requires surgery.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 06-18-2004 - 6:58pm
My mom had one in her 40's too. I think it was much more common back then than it is now. However, I do have a friend who had one in her early 40's for the same reason as your mom. Turned out to be severe fibroids. I think your health rather than your age is the deciding factor for surgery.

Rhonda


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Registered: 10-15-2003
Fri, 06-18-2004 - 7:27pm
Rhonda--thanks for the link and thought on prolapsed uterus, I've never heard of it and looked on WEBmd.
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