I have two friends who lived in constant pain from endometriosis, cysts, and fibroids who had the operation and have had no problems. They both are more productive in life, their job, etc. I too am having complications with fibroids (we think) and considering it only because my doctor said the uterus has to go with the fibrioids or I could potentially bleed to death. He said it's no guarantee that the uterus will make it when the fibroids are removed because of the bleeding. My status is that I have so much pain that I feel like stepping out in front of a train some days. Other than live on pain killers, I haven't found any alternatives yet. I'm still searching, but I agree with all of these women that many doctors do not provide alternatives and worst - do not inform you of anything. I guess you are expected to do the research on your own?? I am skeptical because my doctor over the phone says, "So, do you want to schedule the hyst.?" and we don't even know what all the issues are. Everything could be fine in there for all I know. I am 40 and do have 2 very young kids. Because I'm not planning on any more children, the doctor jumps to the hyst. solution to the pain. But I'm not sure I want to close that door yet. You just never know. I feel like if my uterus is gone then there will be some reason I will need it. I'm scared & after reading these posts would rather stay on narcodics and keep my sex life and my athletic abilities until I find another answer to this. Thank you for this wonderful site. It will definitely make me research all options first.
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I have two friends who lived in constant pain from endometriosis, cysts, and fibroids who had the operation and have had no problems. They both are more productive in life, their job, etc. I too am having complications with fibroids (we think) and considering it only because my doctor said the uterus has to go with the fibrioids or I could potentially bleed to death. He said it's no guarantee that the uterus will make it when the fibroids are removed because of the bleeding. My status is that I have so much pain that I feel like stepping out in front of a train some days. Other than live on pain killers, I haven't found any alternatives yet. I'm still searching, but I agree with all of these women that many doctors do not provide alternatives and worst - do not inform you of anything. I guess you are expected to do the research on your own?? I am skeptical because my doctor over the phone says, "So, do you want to schedule the hyst.?" and we don't even know what all the issues are. Everything could be fine in there for all I know. I am 40 and do have 2 very young kids. Because I'm not planning on any more children, the doctor jumps to the hyst. solution to the pain. But I'm not sure I want to close that door yet. You just never know. I feel like if my uterus is gone then there will be some reason I will need it. I'm scared & after reading these posts would rather stay on narcodics and keep my sex life and my athletic abilities until I find another answer to this. Thank you for this wonderful site. It will definitely make me research all options first.
October 26, 2011 - 9:17amThis Comment
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