My laparascopic total vaginal hysterectomy – Samira’s Story

Hi, I wanted to share my experience in the hope it might help others. I had severe and persistent daily bleeding for about 2 years before I decided to have an operation. I had biopsies and tests to check it wasn’t something nasty over that period. Despite the fact I was tired and at some point anaemic I wanted to try non surgical options. I had a Mirena coil inserted and that reduced the severity of bleeding but wouldn’t stop. So I had a 6 month course of norethisterone which stopped the bleeding for 2 weeks out of 4 weeks at a time. Again this was better than before but still hadnt solved the problem. My specialist advised me I couldn’t keep taking it and I made a decision to finally go ahead. I wanted a laparoscopic procedure if possible as I had read recovery is quicker and I wanted to avoid a large abdominal wound. I also wanted the cervix removed because of I had a colposcopy 4 years ago, and though there was no further abnormality, I needed yearly smears, so I thought this is an opportunity to solve that as well. I had no other obvious abnormality so we agreed I would keep the ovaries and avoid premature menopause. I am now about 7 weeks following a total laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy performed under general anaesthetic. My operation was in the afternoon so I fasted from 7 am and has a last drink of water at 10 am as instructed. I went to the hospital at midday and admitted to the ward. I was very anxious. I found that the welcoming and ma...
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