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Hysterectomy
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭

I'm supposed to have a hysterectomy, partial in october but I'm scared I backed out 3 times because I've heard bad things about symptoms after surgery ,i need advice asap please.im 42 and had endometriosis since age 12.

posted September 25, 2020
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Hysterectomy doesnt cure endometriosis, my mom had it but she was 48 at the time. She seems fine after surgery, it was a major surgery because she also had fibroids

posted September 26, 2020
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I'm far from an expert, but from what I've gathered from other women on this site, a hysterectomy doesn't typically help endo symptoms, but can help if you also have adeno (adenomyosis). If it's a possibility for you from a financial standpoint, from what I understand excision surgery tends to yield longer lasting and more positive results as compared to ablative surgery. Whichever way, I hope you get some pain relief/ positive results .

posted September 26, 2020
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I had a hysterectomy 4 weeks ago. I think this is a very personal decision and one that only you can make yourself. It took me a year to make the decision to have a total hysterectomy.
Look at the medical evidence available, for instance we know a hysterectomy is not a cure for endometriosis but it is for adenomyosis, instances of chronic pain relief in patients with endometriosis using varying treatment plans. Look at your surgeon's statistics. Make sure you have a surgeon who is properly trained and that you trust and make the decision that is right for you. <3

posted October 2, 2020
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

trust your gut then

posted September 25, 2020
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I have but he said it was my decision

posted September 25, 2020

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