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Having a hysterectomy in your 70s?

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Grianne Sun 16-May-21 11:05:01

Hi I wondered if anyone had experienced a hysterectomy in their 70s? I'm 71 and have just been told I need a hysterectomy + bladder repair (stage 3 uterine prolapse +stage 2 bladder and stage 1 bowel) but had a shelf peccary fitted a few days ago which seems to be helping ??. Would others go for hysterectomy now (probably a waiting list anyway) rather than continue with peccary and perhaps need op in 80s? I'd really welcome hearing opinions as rather daunted by idea of hysterectomy. Thanks ?

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yggdrasil Sat 29-May-21 13:17:45

So I tried the surgery in person, got an assurance that the doctor would ring me that day. Needless to say, she didn't.
I am now considering whether the private clinic will be worth the very high cost

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Esspee Sat 29-May-21 13:37:13

Insist your doctor refers you. If you read the NICE guidelines you will realise that HRT is the route recommended by the NHS unless there are other factors involved.
There is no need to pay.
Insist on a referral.

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