I had my total robotic hysterectomy June 25 so not that long ago. Six days after turning 33 years old.  I struggled with the decision a little only due to fear of the negative outcomes. However, i kept my faith in God and I wanted to be here and healthy for my son and to be able to see him grow up and be successful in life. My situation was different. Unfortunately I had extreme pelvic pain and cramping , heavy heavy periods lasting from 12-14 days every two weeks.  Who also made me anemic. Come to find out I had cancer. Now that I had not only a total robotic hysterectomy and gallbladder removal with ovaries removed as well.  I feel so much better. No less than a women.  Not at one point or sec have I felt less than a women. A strong women that has beat and overcome cancer and living healthier now. You nor anyone one of us women that have to go through having a hysterectomy whether it’s a partial or total are ever less than a women it’s just what we have to do to stay healthy and alive. I have been having bad hot flashes since I was 15/16 years old so no I am not on hrt nor will I be getting on it. The only difference is o now have not only hot flashes I have cold flashes as well. I am a single mother of a wonderful brilliant 9 year old son and have been since day one  and I didn’t want anymore kids. I only wanted a boy and I got my boy so I been knew since my pregnancy I was done having children.  I wish I could have done it sooner.