Skeptical of Surgery Decision

[gmari83]

I was diagnosed with Andenomyosis last summer after a benign Pap.  My primary Care Physician did not instigate any follow up, yet problems associated with this condition prompted me for another visit to him.  After recommended to a Gyn specialist, after the appointment, I was suddenly scheduled for a complete hysterectomy a couple weeks ago. No biopsy was performed on my ovaries.  Biospy of the uterus proved benign. I'm 48 and though I know menopause draws near, I'm not sure if this is the right decision as heart disease and bone demineralization (osteoporosis) runs in my family.  Keeping the ovaries is risky, but having another 4 or 5 years of natural hormone production could be a plus.  Anyone else given the 'order' for a THS?  Shouldn't more diagnostic work be implicated before such a radical procedure?  

And....as an aside....why is there not more information available regarding andenomyosis?  I'm a nursing student so I'm plugged into the latest research and the information resources are minimal at best.  

[bamamom02]

If you have any doubts about having surgery, then don't do it and get a second, third or fourth opinion about it.

I don't know why there isn't much out there on adenomyosis:  I'm a nurse and it is very frustrating to not be able to find info you want sometimes.

[mnick]

I know what you mean. I have my first visit with my gyno next Monday. I already know I have endo due to my past and present. I am now, finally going to do something about it. I have heard from so many others and reading so much on line is if you don't have a hysterectomy it may just come back at a later time. I also have heard that even if you have a hysterectomy, it may come back too. There are good medications out there for osteoporosis so that may not be an issue.
I know it's scary. It's easier for me to tell you to just do it and get it over with. However, I may be facing the same issue next week like you are now...

Good luck.