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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sorry if I'm asking questions that are too personal. My deal is this: I have many and large fibroids that are now starting to interfere with my life. I had a Mirena that kept things under control for several years, but it migrated out of place, and had to be removed via guided ultrasound. It wasn't a pleasant experience AT ALL (took them a few tries), and the doctor almost had to quit and remove it surgically. They don't think they can get another one in due to the position of my fibroids, and then the chances are good that the same thing would happen. After removing the Mirena, the doctor said she thinks I should consider a hysterectomy, since I'm not going to have any more children (I'm 43). I have fairly bad symptoms - lots of pressure in my abdomen, it effects my ability to urinate freely sometimes, I have back pain, cramps, and HEAVY bleeding during my very loooooong periods. I look like I'm 5 months pregnant about 1.5-2 weeks out of each month. My husband of all people wants me to consider a hysterectomy, because then it would be "once and done". I'm worried about early menopause and side effects on sexual enjoyment. Plus just the silly "emotional tears" of knowing my uterus is gone, which is....silly. The doctor said she could try ablation too, but wasn't sure of the effectiveness in my situation. Do you know if there are message boards anywhere for women who have had a hysterectomy and who discuss the recovery, side effects, etc? I know there is medical literature both for and against supra cervical hysterectomy....just might be good to hear from women who have been through it.[/quote]

Why not a have a myomectomy?  I had one 7 years ago and have had two kids and zero symptoms since.  I am 37. [/quote]

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