This past March, I had a sonohysterogram along with 3-D ultrasound. My GYN discovered a 6cm cyst on my left ovary and a rather large endometrial polyp. I go back next week for another US to check on the cyst. Depending on what he finds, we will discuss surgical options for the cyst and the polyp. I have been taking Prometrium since this past December in an attempt to control long, flooding periods. I can tell that the cyst is either still there, or another one has replaced it because I have been experiencing a gradual increase in pain over the last 2 months. My doctor is suggesting endometrial ablation or hysterectomy, depending on what he finds when he looks this time. I have one child who will be 16 in December and I am fine with just having one. My main concern is sexual function if they have to do a total hysterectomy. My husband and I enjoy a very active sex life and I'm really not wanting to lose any of what we currently enjoy. If anyone can share their "after hysterectomy" experience, I would be grateful. I have read study after study but it's just not the same as hearing from actual women.

Hi , I had a hysterectomy at the age of 27 very young. I had no choice I had cancer of the cervix and uterus. I do have one child a daughter that is 7 now. At the time I was married to her father and it was a bad marriage and I had no choice in the matter of surgery. I divorce in 2004 and met the man of my dreams 4 years ago and he has never been married and does not have kids. It is my dream to give him a son one day if possible . I regret having surgery now. I still have problems all the time so I don't think it helps all problems. I still have my ovaries and tubes so now Iam at risk for etopic pregnancy. I wished I could get pregnant and have a healthy baby. Hope I helped in some way.

Hello Cyn, I had one in Jan '05...I was 27, I had a total abdominal hysterectomy with both of my ovaries removed. I had a history of severe endometriosis, non functioning fallopian tubes and when the hysterectomy was completed the Dr. found that I had the early stages of cancer on my ovaries and my uterus. It all started with periods that came maybe once or twice a year and excrutiating pain. I just could never find a Dr. who was willing to perform the surgery on me because I was always too young. Now that I've had the surgery, yes I'm pain free.... But because I had my ovaries removed, my body automatically went into surgical meopause...the hot flashes, the night sweats, the insomnia, the vaginal dryness I think is the worst.. I have a great husband!! Yes, we've been through our ups and down, almost got divorced..twice!! It hurts SO MUCH when we try to be intimate...that we've stopped trying. I feel so inadequate, like less than a woman. For everyone it's different there's alot of factors to consider....I don 't want to scare you, this is just MY story, I hope me sharing my story with you helps....Good Luck, let me know how it goes!!

Hey all.. im new here and very nervouse about having a hysterectomy.. I am dying for the biopsy reports to come back, but i have to wait until monday to find out. Ive been told im borderline cancer and need to have a complete hysterectomy done within the next week. Im terrified, cuz i got a paper saying my test results from my pap was fine, i went in three weeks later for bleeding and boom.. the results are suggesting cancer. I know nothing but horror stories of hysterectomys... i have no clue what im doing. I am done having kids and am tired of hurting and have no choice if i want to get rid of this... but am still scared.. i don't know what to expect and need some advice while i wait till monday? Any one had a complete at 27 before that can tell me what to expect and how recovery went? thanks soooo much.. belle

am sorry to hear u may require this surgery. i had a complete hyst'y at age 27 due to a bad case of endometriosis. had endo. for 4 yrs prior to surgery. man, was that a painful condition. even though i have not experienced menstration in eight years i will NEVER forget how sick used to get when it was my time of the month. and due to the female-cancer history in my family, my dr advised me not to try to keep my overies. so, complete hysterectomy at age 27.
i do not believe that a hysterectomy depletes a women of her sexual desires. i still want and enjoy sex just as much as ever. i truly believe it's the symptoms of menopause that get to some of us and lower our sexual prowess. and there are a ton of symptoms from hysterectomy/menopause. as long as you communicate your feelings and symptoms to your dr, he/she will take good care of you. and if you do not feel as if you are being taken care of.......get a new dr. the very most important thing, i have learned, is that you need a capable, caring physician.

am sorry to hear u may require this surgery. i had a complete hyst'y at age 27 due to a bad case of endometriosis. had endo. for 5 yrs prior to surgery. man, was that a painful condition. even though i have not experienced menstration in eight years i will NEVER forget how sick used to get when it was my time of the month. and due to the female-cancer history in my family, my dr advised me not to try to keep my overies. so, complete hysterectomy at age 27.
i do not believe that a hysterectomy depletes a women of her sexual desires. i still want and enjoy sex just as much as ever. i truly believe it's the symptoms of menopause that get to some of us and lower our sexual prowess. and there are a ton of symptoms from hysterectomy/menopause. as long as you communicate your feelings and symptoms to your dr, he/she will take good care of you. and if you do not feel as if you are being taken care of.......get a new dr. the very most important thing, i have learned, is that you need a capable, caring physician.

am sorry to hear u may require this surgery. i had a complete hyst'y at age 27 due to a bad case of endometriosis. had endo. for 4 yrs prior to surgery. man, was that a painful condition. even though i have not experienced menstration in eight years i will NEVER forget how sick used to get when it was my time of the month. and due to the female-cancer history in my family, my dr advised me not to try to keep my overies. so, complete hysterectomy at age 27.
i do not believe that a hysterectomy depletes a women of her sexual desires. i still want and enjoy sex just as much as ever. i truly believe it's the symptoms of menopause that get to some of us and lower our sexual prowess. and there are a ton of symptoms from hysterectomy/menopause. as long as you communicate your feelings and symptoms to your dr, he/she will take good care of you. and if you do not feel as if you are being taken care of.......get a new dr. the very most important thing, i have learned, is that you need a capable, caring physician.