For those who have had a hysterectomy, I have some questions

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So, I am thinking about a total hysterectomy (removal of top of uterus, bottom of uterus [AKA cervix] and ovaries)(my fallopian tubes were already removed).

I have horrible menstrual periods. They last for weeks. And I also lose my mind in the 2 weeks before (and the first 1 or 2 days of), almost ending up in the hospital, every time. If I get a hysterectomy, I would need the ovaries gone, so that the hormones don’t make me lose my mind.

So, for those of you who have had a hysterectomy:

  1. What exactly did you have removed?
  2. How do you feel now, post-hysterectomy? Any bad, lasting effects of having organs removed?
  3. Do you need hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?

Thank you, to anyone who responds. :relaxed:

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I had a total hysterectomy a couple of years ago, ovaries, uterus, and cervix removed. I had heavy periods and almost psychotic PMS. I used hormones the first couple of months after but no longer use them. The hysterectomy made my life so much better! I no longer had crazy emotional swings from my cycle and I absolutely loved not having to deal with the whole period mess. I haven’t experienced any negatives from not doing hormone replacement therapy, no hot flashes, etc. It made my life so much better!

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Wow, that’s awesome! I’m glad it made such a good difference in your life. Thank you for sharing.

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I had one about ten years ago, I suffered from endometriosis terrible cramping and pain, I haven’t had to go on any hormones.

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I had a hysterectomy in 2010. My periods stopped because I didn’t have a uterus. I also had my cervix removed.

Then, in 2012 my ovaries had to be removed. I took estrogen for 8 years but was warned I’m at high risk of breast cancer because I took it for more than 5 years. So I’ve been off it for about 2 years now.

I’m ok but I take calcium everyday because not having enough estrogen makes bones thinner and more brittle. I also need lubricant during sex. Other than that I feel fine physically

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heavy periods, pain, and cramping are usually the reason to have hysterectomy.

my mother had one, but I didn’t…

she was out of commision for days afterward.

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I had one, but the Amazon delivery person left the gate open and it got away. I’m offering a reward to anyone who finds it and returns it to me.

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My mom had one and needed HRT to stop bone deterioration. She had to take it until she could reasonably start menopause

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