Hysterectomy after myomectomy – Sandra’s Story

Sourced from The Hysterectomy Association: Hysterectomy Association - Hysterectomy Association - hysterectomy, menopause and hormone replacement therapy (hrt) information and support for women. I had a myomectomy 8 years ago because of fibroids – I was supposed to have keyhole surgery to have them removed but in the end they had to do an abdominal myomectomy. I lost 4 pints of blood in the process and was signed-off work for three months (I have an office job, nothing too strenuous). When I started to feel pressure on my bladder in the summer I guessed that perhaps the fibroids were back – despite having had a coil fitted. The GP thought it might be a prolapse but the consultant confirmed my suspicions. A number of fibroids, the largest being almost 10cm in diameter. I opted for a hysterectomy this time and was advised to go for the abdominal option. I knew what was in store for me in terms of recovery having been through something similar. I was told that one option would be to do nothing and put up with the symptoms until the menopause which would likely clear them up. But I’d had a couple of occasions where trying to pass urine was almost impossible even though I really needed to go, which was quite scary – so I decided to go for it. I do a fair amount of travelling to distant places and didn’t want to risk having any problems whilst overseas in the back of beyond. Reading other people’s experiences always helps – it’s a bit ...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Your Stories abdominal hysterectomy fibroids myomectomy Source Type: news