I had everything removed Jan 3 2011. The first 2 weeks was pretty uncomfortable.THen it started to get better.Everyone told me to do nothing the first 3 weeks I wish i ould of listened I tried to do different things to only set me back. However Now after almst 5 weeks I feel a million percent better It is totally amazing even my mental status is improved I still had some minor bleeding thru the 4th week but rest rest rest. Take advantage of any help you can get. It is the best thing I have ever done .We are here for you keep us posted

Thanks..Im glad you are feeling better.Did you have the biopsy done first?

Welcome Tray34.

If you don't mind me asking - What are your symptoms? Most problems can be addressed with less invasive and less damaging procedures than hysterectomy.

Based on what you said, it sounds like your doctor recommended hysterectomy before doing any diagnostics. Without diagnostics to determine the cause of your symptoms, it's impossible to know if a hysterectomy is the best solution. And since the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) published a report saying that 9 out of 12 hysterectomies are recommended inappropriately (don't meet ACOG criteria), there's a 75% chance that you do NOT need one. Dr. Oz stated that 83% of hysterectomies are unnecessary. Others estimate it as high as 98%!

Gynecologists oftentimes recommend hysterectomy because they aren't skilled in doing less invasive procedures (e.g., myomectomy for fibroids). Some procedures for heavy bleeding that preserve the uterus are done by interventional radiologists so your gynecologist may not even mention this as a treatment option as he/she doesn't want to lose your business.

I know you said that you're ok with having a hysterectomy. Are you aware of the permanent adverse effects on your health even if your ovaries are preserved (e.g., increased risk of heart disease and osteoporosis, loss of libido and sexual function, bladder, bowel and vaginal prolapse, incontinence, digestive problems)? Are you aware of the effects on your physique / pelvic structure once those ligaments (pelvis' "scaffolding") are severed (e.g., spine compression, Buddha belly, back, hip and leg discomfort and/or pain)?

This video is an excellent explanation of the life-long functions of the female sex organs - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbSJsNd9aPE.

I was in excellent health before my unnecessary TAH/BSO by my long-time then trusted ob/gyn (and two gyn residents). He too said I "needed" a hysterectomy after discovering a large ovarian cyst. My physical, mental, emotional, and sexual health has suffered ever since. I'll be glad to elaborate if you want. Or you can read some of my other posts.

Please research the adverse effects of hysterectomy and any alternative treatments before proceeding. Your overall, long-term health is the most important thing and staying intact is essential to your health and well-being.

I wish you the best in finding the right treatment to resolve or improve your symptoms.

I will give you some background on me.
In 1999 I had a tubal ligation.In 2006 I had a tubal reversal.I had a baby in 2008 by c-section and a baby in 2009 by c-section.I also had my tubes tied again..Problems started in 2009 after Bella was born.Extremely heavy periods, blood clots..Periods lasting longer and longer..Getting worse every month..My doctor put me on bc pills to try and regulate it.Didnt work..I know I have alot of scar tissue..After the u/s and biopsy he could possibly say hysterectomy is not needed but I feel like it is..Oh and my last period was so painful I ended up in the ER..

I almost asked if you'd had a tubal ligation. Heavy bleeding, clotting and cramping are fairly common post-tubal ligation. There's actually a term for it - Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome. You sound familiar - I may have responded to another post of yours here or elsewhere.

Have you looked into other procedures (e.g., ablation)? Unless you have confirmed cancer of the endometrium / uterine lining, a hysterectomy shouldn't be a necessity. Granted, it will stop the bleeding but you'll be trading one set of problems for another set.

Maybe after doing my u/s and biopsy he will suggest something else.Im hoping I dont have anything really wrong but whatever it is needs to be fixed..Thanks for all of the information you have given me.

Heavy bleeding oftentimes leads to iron deficiency which can cause more heavy bleeding. Another cause of heavy bleeding is a low vitamin A level. Your vitamin A level can be easily checked with a fasting blood test.

A study in South Africa showed that heavy bleeding resolved in more than 92% of vitamin A deficient patients who took vitamin A supplements. Here's a link to that study - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/847567. This little known (or at least seldom acknowledged) fact was also noted in a book authored by an ob/gyn.

There are other vitamins that are also helpful in regulating menstrual bleeding, probably most notably vitamin K.

Here are some links that may be helpful:

http://truestarhealth.com/Notes/1042002.html

http://www.livestrong.com/article/105007-vitamins-stop-menstrual-bleeding/

http://www.power-surge.com/php/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t19478.html

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1880562/vitamin_k_and_heavy_menstruation.html?cat=5

http://www.marilynglenville.com/general/menorrhagia.htm

I know some women who had success treating their female problems after finding an alternative medicine doctor or a chiropractor.

Hope this is helpful.

I had my hyst in November 2010, and I feel great. I had it done laprascopically, and the pain was very minimal and NO bleeding, which was amazing! It only hurt for a few days (without ANY pain meds because they make me too sick to take!). I made a trip to New Orleans only 2 1/2 weeks post op. and did fine.

I did have a biopsy and several vaginal ultrasounds.My Dr gave me several options I researched each one and I decieded with on a couple of them and then went back to the dr and it was determined a hysterectomy was the best thing for me. I was in pretty bad shape before I gave into a hysterectomy but almost 5 weeks later I am glad we went the route we went I feel better than i have in over a year !

Hopefully they can figure out an alternative for you. I believe you should avoid surgery and removing organs whenever possible because it interferes with the body's yin and yang.
Minus infection, etc. the surgical recovery is not bad at all. But, don't make that your deciding factor. Possible complications with hormone balance and your sexuality are very real and if you suffer either of these it is difficult to find doctors who will work with you, most just throw estrogen your way and call it a day.
Bear in mind, hormonal and physical complications will take months to show up.

Best to you!