Has anyone had a Partial-Hysterectomy? I am using Mirena and my 5 years is up at the end of the year

Patricia - posted on 04/01/2010

I had the mirana for 5 years. I just did the Essure procedure in Sept. The doctor put coils in your tubes thats it easy 10 procedure---no cutting

easy recovery

Arsenia - posted on 03/30/2010

There is another option besides a partial hysterectomy it is called Her Option. I attended a seminar my gynecologist had on it. Was very interesting and convincing. Would have it done but in my situation it could not be done as an office procedure as I would prefer. You can learn more on the website it is www.HerOption.com

Maudia - posted on 03/30/2010

i had a partial that lead to a full Hysterectomy i am on a weekly estrogens patch and cream i dont like the night sweats other then the mood swing im ok.

Debbie - posted on 03/30/2010

When I was going to have mine my doctor and I discussed a partial. Because I am heavy set I decided to go with the full because the doctor told me that it is harder to catch ovarian cancer in heavy set women than others...even though its hard period to catch it...I did not want to take a chance. There were other factors involved to but too long to mention here...but that was my main reason.

Christine - posted on 03/30/2010

I had a partial last year and I have never felt better! I still have the ovaries and never have to worry about the heaviness or cramping or extreme headaches ever again. I also had it done vaginally...way better way to go if you could. No external incision and faster recoup time. If you feel you need it done this is the way to go!

Nicole - posted on 03/29/2010

You should find out why your periods have become so heavy. This happened to me and I found out I had a fibroid. In the end I had a D and C and an ablation procedure. This is only month two since I had the procedure but it has helped and my periods alreay have been A LOT less heavy. I use to have to wear a super plus tampon and so far I only have to wear a regular tampon for about 3 days and then nothing at all. Look into it. I am glad I did.

Tia - posted on 03/29/2010

I had a partial a few years ago because of the horrible very heavy periods I was having. At first the doctor recommended what they called a balloon treatment where they just clean up the uterine lining, but that wouldn't work for me because of heavy scar tissue (which was actually causing the heavy periods). My only option was partial hysterectomy. It was worth it because of no more periods or the fatigue that plagued me during them. There were some drawbacks in the sexual department though, so do your homework and be sure you're willing to deal with that. Weight gain was also somewhat of an issue. If you're truly only looking for an alternative to birth control, tubal ligation would be the easier on your body route, though you continue to have periods.

Alison - posted on 03/29/2010

I've never heard of a partial hysterectomy. Is there a reason why you wouldn't go for a tubal ligation?

Yejide - posted on 03/29/2010

Oh! and I have a grandson! 1 year...