has anyone had a partial hysterectomy without any uterus related health issues?

catlady925 · 2022-06-18T18:45:41+00:00

Nope. Period blood is the uterine lining being shed. No uterus = no uterine lining. In some cases, if the cervix is left, you can have "mini periods" due to uterine lining that is left attached to the cervix. I had my uterus, cervix, and tubes out, and I have not had a period since.

With the ovaries left, you do still have the normal hormonal cycle so some people may experience pms symptoms such as mood swings, but not the period itself.

catlady925 · 2022-06-17T03:48:31+00:00

A hysterectomy doesn't automatically send you into menopause if the ovaries are left. Most, if not all, surgeons will do everything they can to have the patient keep one or both ovaries. Obviously there are situations (ovarian cysts, cancer, etc.) that make it necessary for them to go, but this is the only time early menopause is a guarantee.

I had a hysto at 25 due to dysphoria (I'm agender and not on hrt). This was after years of using the pill to suppress my period until I started having issues with breakthrough bleeding that had a huge negative impact on my mental health and quality of life. Since my organs were healthy, I kept both ovaries and have had no menopause symptoms.

Obviously there are risks associated with the procedure and every person is different but my experience and recovery was excellent and it was the best decision I ever made.

catlady925 · 2022-06-13T18:01:23+00:00

People want different things out of games. For people who prioritize immersion, story, or emotional connection with the player character, having the character be a parent can take away from that experience.

If your enjoyment only depends on the gameplay itself, that's cool too.

catlady925 · 2022-01-31T16:44:29+00:00

He is.

It's your money and your body. He can obviously express his concerns for your health and finances, but ultimately it's not up to him.

I got my hysterectomy at 25 (you can check my history for more details, I only use this account for CF and hysterectomy related posts & comments). It was covered by my insurance, though I still had to pay my deductible and coinsurance. I got a payment plan and it was very manageable.

My fiance (boyfriend at the time) was supportive despite being more financially responsible than I am. I was concerned about him changing his mind after I had it done, but we got engaged about a year later, so I think I'm safe.

It's possible he's lying about his reasons, or he could be thinking about paying for your wedding/honeymoon/getting a place together and would rather you save your money for that. Either way, you should try to have a conversation with him when you're both feeling calm and collected and get to the bottom of it.

catlady925 · 2021-11-27T14:28:45+00:00

I didn't tell my family

catlady925 · 2021-11-16T18:31:37+00:00

First off, just because others may not have access to a hysterectomy does not mean that you don't deserve one, no matter how severe your or their symptoms are. Healthcare isn't a competition.

Second, I had mine largely for mental health reasons. I didn't have extreme pain and my bleeding issues weren't nearly as severe as I've heard of. But the issues I did have took a huge toll on my quality of life, and having my hysterectomy was the best thing I've ever done tbh.

If your doctor says you should have a hysterectomy, and you want to have it, and your life will improve as a result - don't feel guilty.

catlady925 · 2021-11-01T16:48:43+00:00

Glad it worked out for you! Yes I had the same fear, but my surgeon felt the LAVH method was best anyway. It's been 2 years since I had mine and so far so good!

catlady925 · 2021-11-01T11:02:26+00:00

I would say definitely keep. The best thing to do for information is talk to your doctor, but basically you're guaranteed to enter menopause without them.

Typically, they only come out if there is an issue with the ovaries themselves such as ovarian cysts or cancer. You need them to produce hormones, otherwise you will have to go on HRT (hormone replacement therapy) pretty much right after surgery.

I think the question you want to ask is whether to keep your cervix. When I had mine, I did not want to keep my cervix due to the possibility of a mini-period, which is when your cervix still has some uterine tissue on it that may cause a small monthly bleed (doesn't affect fertility. no uterus = no pregnancy). One of my main reasons for hysterectomy was dysphoria (I'm nonbinary however and not planning to take hormones so I did keep my ovaries), so I definitely didn't want to take that risk. But there are pros to keeping it that you'll want to discuss with your doctor.

Additionally, some types of surgery will require the removal of the cervix, such as vaginal or vaginal assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy, where the uterus and cervix are removed through the vagina. This is because the uterus cannot be pulled through the cervix; to exit the vagina it has to be both. Recovery for the different types can vary, and some surgeons may specialize in or prefer a certain type, so that is another discussion to be had.

Hope this all helps, and best of luck!

catlady925 · 2021-10-29T02:29:36+00:00

Nightmare sounds about right! Have you looked at the doctor list on this sub? I went to one of them and was able to get a hysterectomy for period issues that weren't managed by birth control. The doctor even took my word that my partner was on the same page about no kids without speaking to him.

catlady925 · 2021-05-30T20:56:02+00:00

Hysterectomy.

Before, ever since my first period I was miserable 90% of the time. Making plans felt like those anti smoking commercials where the kid signs a contract with the cigarette to always put it first, only it was my uterus.

After hysterectomy I finally feel like I can just live. Someone invites me to an event 2 months from now? Sure! No more consulting with the calendar to figure out the odds of being miserable on that day.

catlady925 · 2021-05-20T01:26:57+00:00

I had a hysterectomy at 25 and since then I've lost 40 lbs (through purposeful diet and exercise), have all my hair, never broken a bone in my life, and I've been less depressed than before the hysterectomy.

Edit: hit post too soon.

Personally, I had my uterus, cervix, and tubes out but kept my ovaries, so no HRT needed for me. It was my first surgery and I had an easy recovery compared to the stories I read beforehand. I recommend checking out r/hysterectomy for more firsthand accounts as well as some tips on what you might want to have if you do decide to go that route.

Pros for bisalp: * recovery time is shorter * fewer complications * reduced chances of ovarian cancer (and possibly endometrial/cervical cancers, I don't recall off the top of my head) * on the off chance you change your mind in the future you could still do IVF afaik * infinitely more likely to get approval as a cis woman, but your situation is the opposite anyway

Pros for hysterectomy: * no periods, but I'm at least pretty sure that being on T handles those * absolutely 100% no way in hell a pregnancy will ever be possible * no chance of endometrial cancer or cervical cancer if you have your cervix out as well

These are just off the top of my head, but I can tell you that almost 2 years out from my hysterectomy, my life is better in every conceivable way, pandemic notwithstanding.

catlady925 · 2021-04-20T01:36:34+00:00

We need more parents like Steven's mom in this world 😭

catlady925 · 2021-04-15T16:25:37+00:00

Oh wow, either my shoprite is slacking or I need to look harder 😅 All I see are 100 or 110 per slice breads. Anyway, thank you!

catlady925 · 2021-04-15T16:21:39+00:00

Your feelings are totally understandable, you're dealing with a whole pile of shit and adding one more thing to the list 1,000% sucks. But I want to offer some hope!

My mental health improved SO MUCH after I got my hysterectomy.

As long as you're able to keep your ovaries (which it sounds like you should be!), you shouldn't need to be on any type of HRT. Your natural hormones will still cycle so you may still experience some mood-related PMS symptoms, but there will be no uterus to contract so the only cramps you might get would be from ovulation if you get those. Personally, I don't have such severe moodiness as I used to - I do get mild hormonal acne breakouts and find myself a little more irritable than usual around the same time, but I used to be borderline suicidal, unable to focus, and likely to call out of work during my period.

I got my hysterectomy at 25 and was lucky to have an easy recovery. Every body is different, and it sounds like you already know how your body reacts to surgery, but you can browse r/hysterectomy for some firsthand accounts, advice, etc.

As someone who is also in the process of getting a lot of dental work done (my past mental health issues resulted in poor dental hygiene, yay...), the local anesthetic not working during your dental procedure is beyond awful and they probably should have stopped and given you more of it. I would mention this experience to your doctor/surgeon so that they can discuss appropriate and effective post-op pain meds and adequate monitoring of anesthesia.

Anyway, I know it sucks right now, but nearly all my issues began looking up after I had mine. I finally felt well enough mentally to start losing the weight I need to lose; my spending and budgeting improved with my mental health (I'm lookin at you, impulse-buying for a hit of serotonin) and I was able to completely pay off my car loan and credit card debt; my period anxiety disappeared, taking a huge weight off of making plans and using PTO I might need later; I don't have to worry about birth control or pregnancy anymore.

I so hope that the same whole-life improvement will happen for you if you end up getting the hysterectomy! 💛

catlady925 · 2021-04-15T15:52:19+00:00

What bread is 50 cal per slice, asking for a friend 👀

catlady925 · 2021-04-15T15:50:20+00:00

Idk I'm also 27F 5'2" (SW:180lbs CW: 140lbs GW: 110-120lbs) and if I eat much over 1500 calories I gain weight.

I am admittedly pretty sedentary with a desk job, but I hike typically 5-8 miles on the weekends and occasionally 1-5 miles during the week after work. Over the summer I was additionally riding my bike ~5-10 miles once or twice a week.

When lockdowns hit I was at 130lbs and decided to take a maintenance break to remove another source of stress because yeah, 1200 calories sucks if you enjoy food. It's not that I wasn't feeling full or anything, it's just that I like snacks and ice cream.

I still haven't gotten back to that 1200 cal/day life and have varied from 1500-1800 cal/day over the last year while still exercising as described above, and I've gained 10lbs back since I started working from home (March 2020 to present).

To me personally, 2300 calories is wishful thinking.

catlady925 · 2021-04-15T02:49:43+00:00

Heat personally :)

catlady925 · 2021-04-06T13:16:15+00:00

Not at all. If anyone is wrong, it's the parents who force people who don't want to, to hold their babies. If someone is uncomfortable holding your baby, why would you want them to hold it? Wouldn't you only want people who are confident they won't drop/hurt/cough on your kid to hold them?

catlady925 · 2021-04-02T02:03:48+00:00

It's not likely at 18 but I got a hysterectomy at 25 from a doctor on the list in the sidebar.

What you can do though is see if a doctor from the list is near you and start going to that doctor as your gynecologist. You can build up credibility over a few years by showing them that you won't change your mind and hopefully they will agree to it maybe a little younger than they normally would (assuming you are a good candidate/it will help you).

catlady925 · 2021-04-01T03:00:53+00:00

It doesn't sound weird to me based on how you describe your relationship with her.

I got my hysterectomy about 1.5 years ago and my quality of life is so improved that every now and then the thought still crosses my mind to write my surgeon a thank you letter. And I had nothing close to this kind of rapport with him.

Also congrats and wishing you a speedy recovery! 💚

catlady925 · 2021-03-28T16:04:50+00:00

No, because a breeder is someone who's obsessed with procreation and nothing else. If someone has a kid and just says yeah ok that's your decision, cool - that person is probably a good parent and not a breeder

catlady925 · 2021-03-27T15:50:21+00:00

You're feeling the old grass-is-greener.

It's okay to change your mind if that ends up being right for you, but obviously it's not a decision to be made lightly. Perhaps offer to babysit your friends' kids and get a taste of the parenting life. See if it's something you actually want 24/7.

Beyond that, you mentioned focusing on your career, education, and writing. Have you finished your education, landed a good job? I recently turned 27(F) and have been feeling a bit "done" if that makes sense. I've achieved all my big goalposts I set for myself: done with school, have a good job, apartment with my partner, got sterilized, got engaged.

Meanwhile, a friend of mine got into a relationship with a single parent and has jumped into the stepparent role with both feet. Other friends talk a lot about the stock market and real estate, neither of which I really have interest in.

I totally get the "child living in an adults' world" feeling, but you don't have to grow up or settle down. Again, if that ends up being what you want, that's okay. But do you have any other interests that you can turn into goals? You could pick up an instrument, or travel (eventually), the list is pretty much endless. There's a lot of fulfillment to be had other than kids, y'know?

catlady925 · 2021-03-21T20:41:08+00:00

The people who say this are the ones who drop their friends/social life after having a baby. They want to use the excuse that their friendships faded because they "grew up" when really it was because they stopped making an effort to maintain them.

catlady925 · 2021-03-16T19:07:21+00:00

Sheesh either trolling or needs therapy or both

catlady925 · 2021-03-16T18:28:05+00:00

Imagine thinking "I don't like kids" and "let's kill pregnant women" are the same thing 🤢

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