FabSwingers.com forum: Hysterectomy

By *tlanshia OP Woman
7 weeks ago

Chatham

Hi all,

One for the ladies mostly (sorry gents).

I’m 37, have a history of secondary infertility, unexplained, bad periods, pcos, endo.

I have been asking the nhs for a hysterectomy for years, about 5. 4 different consultants all say no purely based on my age. Depsite the fact medically I know the risk and fit the criteria.

They put me on birth control as a fix, which doesn’t work. I’ve had to call of work today due to bad periods, and I’m just fed up.

I guess I’m seeking advice or anything else I can try

Tia

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By *ear_TinkerbellCouple
7 weeks ago

The lost village

Hey OP, I dont have any helpful advice Im afraid but I can relate. I have asked the same question for a few years now and im still getting told no too. My surgeon last year actually laughed and told me it was too extreme at my age. All I can say is keep asking. Do you have an endo specialist you can speak to?

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By *riendly BiMan
7 weeks ago

My wife suffered for years with endometriosis, heavy periods and even getting turned on left her in absolute agony. They put her on different pills, fitted a couple and nothing worked. It wasn't until we moved and saw and fantastic consultant, who went down every avenue to try and get it sorted for her, who finally gave her the hysterectomy she had been asking for. It took 10 years but most of that was being in Wales and an awful team of urologists. She was 45 having it done. I truly hope you get want you want. At the end of the day it's your body and should be able to have elected surgery if you so wish.

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By *lirtyFilthWoman
3 weeks ago

Troublesville

I know someone who went through something that I think is similar. They refused time and time again due to her age and the fact that she hadn’t had kids and that she might change her mind.

She was insistent that she didn’t want kids. It was an absolute no-go. She also said that it affected her mental health quite considerably. Being in constant pain is awful. They finally relented. I believe she was younger than 40. I hope some of that information helps.x

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By *enerationfornicationMan
6 days ago

not far from

"I know someone who went through something that I think is similar. They refused time and time again due to her age and the fact that she hadn’t had kids and that she might change her mind.

I know ypur looking for ladies to reply OP, but just to add. There is often reluctance amongst public health officials to perform hysterectomies on women of childbearing age because it viewed as a permanent operation.

In most cases, doctors prefer to use "less invasive treatments" which a lot of thr time prolongs the woman’s condition, the severity of symptoms, and is against the person’s own wishes.

If a woman has been fully informed and all non-invasive issues are not working, and the consequences of a hysterectomy are explained with the woman being judged to be of sound mind based on all medical evaluations, then why is her informed consent not enough??

In that situation, where the procedure is medically indicated but still refused or delayed without a valid clinical reason, then the refusal should be in writing to allow for an urgent second opinion.

Delays cause more harm.

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By *igBeardyDanMan
6 days ago

Bilston

"Hi all,

One for the ladies mostly (sorry gents).

I’m 37, have a history of secondary infertility, unexplained, bad periods, pcos, endo.

I have been asking the nhs for a hysterectomy for years, about 5. 4 different consultants all say no purely based on my age. Depsite the fact medically I know the risk and fit the criteria.

They put me on birth control as a fix, which doesn’t work. I’ve had to call of work today due to bad periods, and I’m just fed up.

I guess I’m seeking advice or anything else I can try

Tia "

My wife had to have a hysterectomy at 35. Had all the same problems as you do, but we had a brilliant consultant who helped us. Hopefully you can the help you need soon.

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman
6 days ago

Carlisle usually

Best of luck getting it sorted.

I've had issues since I was 15 that mean over been asking for a hysterectomy with various consultants for over 20 years now, but they just won't do it.

If you've had kids you might stand a chance at least 💜

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By *im n her XXXCouple
6 days ago

Long Eaton

I’m going through the menopause and still having irregular bleeds I’m under gynie there about to put me to sleep to do a hysterscopy to take a biopsy as I have thickness in my uterus if they find anything I may finally get a hysterectomy at 53 I’ve been asking for a good few years so fingers crossed for you n you get it

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By *uckslut and MCouple
6 days ago

Poole

I've had the op, not going to disclose on here why. Your right your age goes against you. However, have you asked for an ablation? I had one as a fix to my problems. It failed around 6 months later, so I was then given the hystorectomy. They kepted trying to fob me off. Saying when you hit menopause. Whuch at 52 I was no where near. They did bloods and confimed so. So at 53, I had my op. Kept my overies, and still no where near menopause. Try asking for an ablation? It will help with bleeding, I don't know how / if it will help the other things on your list.

And yes, the op was the best thing ever. Keyhole, hardly any scars, good recovery, no problems since. I know that dosnt help you currently, but good to know if you do have it.

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