(((LostMom3)))

I had a complete hysterectomy (uterus & cervix) a few years ago, due to complications from very heavy, long periods for many years. I did have c-sections with my daughters, as I'd had a myomectomy before even becoming pregnant to remove tissue covering the uterus...causing extreme pain and preventing pregnancy anyway.

After I had my 2nd girl, I'd had my tubes tied. Still, the pain and heaviness returned very quickly & was soon determined to be necessary to remove, in order to improve my life a bit. The surgery was a success. They left both ovaries in ~ to keep me from going through "the change" prematurely. It's worked very well so far *knock on wood". I recovered rather quickly, but I have heard that getting the ovaries removed complicates the emotional recovery a bit. Not to mention hot flashes!

Out of curiosity, have they done ultrasounds, or other testing that shows growth on your ovaries (or are they simply assuming)? I recommend that you visit the attached site to get advice and support ~ they were wonderful to me there!

http://www.hyster-sisters.com

They also carry very helpful products which make the change more bearable. I bought a "chillow", came in very handy! They also have quite a few products for those going through the oomphorectomy as well as hysterectomy.

Very best wishes to you ~ and gentle hugs.