I had a complete hysterectomy 3 years ago due to adenomyosis. So, I was 38 or 39 years old. They left my ovaries in, to prevent early menopause from striking, but took everything else.

It wasn't real easy, but it wasn't as difficult as I'd anticipated either. I'd already had my 2 girls, due to a myomectomy (to remove a large accumulation of dead tissue) in my uterus, which allowed me to get pregnant. Due to the myomectomy, my uterus wasn't strong enough to go through labor so I had both via c-section. My second pregnancy was very difficult on me physically and I knew that I couldn't take another so I had my tubes tied & cauterized right after my c-section. By then, sex was becoming very painful and difficult for me yet again.

I was ready for a hysterectomy a couple of years later, but my (now ex) husband wasn't real keen on the idea. My menstruation was very heavy and lasted for a month or so at a time! I'd get a few days to a week off, and then it would come back again. It was horrible!! Sex was painful regardless. So, surgery really called out to me.

A couple of years after my divorce, I finally got the hysterectomy. The cervix had to be removed as well, since that was also in a lot of pain. My OB was kind of a jerk about it, the last time I saw him, as I have occasional bouts of pain in my ovaries. He got all dramatic and said, "You have had A LOT of surgeries! You have nothing left down there to cause you any pain!" Aaargh! Jerk I know that I've had a lot of surgeries, but I also know that I shouldn't have this kind of pain. So, whatever. I'll stick with my female internal medicine doctor and let her help me figure things out.

Anyway....Sorry about going off in a tangent there. I believe that we know our bodies a heck of a lot better than others. You know what's right for YOU. I think that you should have the surgery, and prevent this long bumpy road from occurring. But that's simply my opinion. Sometimes, the bumps are worth it. I did have some vaginal dryness, and orgasm is tougher to achieve than before. But k-y jelly works very well and my bf doesn't mind working hard to bring me pleasure.

You may want to check out a favorite site that deals with these kinds of dilemmas every day, and discusses all sides & options.

http://www.hysteristers.com

Gentle hugs to you.