Question for you ladies who've had a hysterectomy

I had a total hysterectomy 25yrs ago and it transformed my life. I did struggle with weight gain for a few years so ditched HRT in my early fifties which then led to successful weight loss.

I had my hysterectomy when I was 29 due to very heavy bleeding each month and then it was the only way they treated that. I have never regretted the decision, I had two very young children at the time and it was a nightmare each month. So far, and I am 70 now, I have had no problems and apart from the usual aged related aches and pains nothing else has fallen apart.

I had mine done 36 years ago via the abdominal route. The scar vanished into the jungle very quickly.

It did take a while to fully recover; but it transformed my life.

In the last couple of years my bladder has become a bit unreliable, but not in a big way, and not necessarily related to the hysterectomy all those years ago.

How trying for you to have this constant PMB. I hope you have a useful consultation.

Its ten years since my hysterectomy and daft as it sounds it was the best thing i had done and wished i could have done it in my 30s, it really changed my lfe.
I had no issues following the surgery and in fact the tightening of the muscles in that area brought an 'added bonus'. The best way to recover is just get on with life asap
Good Luck

No, I'm certainly not going to rush into it and I have no real idea at this stage whether I'd even be able to have one. It's just that they don't seem to know how to best manage women like me with recurrent PMB....Ultimately it's a question of do I want to constantly be reminded that I might have uterine cancer or do I want to go through a hysterectomy and not have to worry about it anymore but have to deal with the possible repurcusions of having a hysterectomy.

It's good to have more positive stories though...thank you so much.

It's over 20 years since I had a hysterectomy with not a single problem or regret since then.
The op was done vaginally so no scars to heal. Ovaries were left so no 'instant menopause'.
Ask lots of questions but if you do go ahead be very kind to yourself afterwards. I fe!t so much better very quickly and was 'raring to go' but had to remind myself that several weeks of rest are really necessary.

I had a vaginal hysterectomy and pelvic floor repair, with a spinal block, a number of years ago. It improved my quality of life so much, that I wished I had had it sooner.
However, my recovery did take a bit longer than some, due to my underlying health conditions and an allergic reaction to the antibiotics they give you in theatre.
I had a fair bit of discussion with my consultant gynecologist and a consultant anaesthetists, as I was high ris, before they would agree to go ahead..
Good luck with whatever you decide, but don't rush into it, without lots of dialogue.

I'm glad to hear that you've been side-effect free Humber. Do you mind me asking how old you are now? I'm seeing my consultant in a couple of weeks so it hasn't been discussed yet.

I had a hysterectomy 25 years ago by keyhole surgery (ovaries as well) and never, ever regretted it. I’ve not noticed any side effects. What does your consultant say about it?