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period after partial hysterectomy

I am 32 years old and had a partial hysterectomy 6 1/2 weeks ago.  This was after having problems with my period over the years, being married for 11 years and deciding we didn't want any more children, and the number one issue...a growth on my ovary that continued growing over 3 months. After pain for 6 months off and on and a trip to the emergency room, with pain so severe it made me double over, it was found on a CAT scan that I had a good size cyst that they thought burst.  When I went to my OBGYN and had a vaginal sonogram they found not a cyst that had burst but one that doubled in size from the 2 weeks prior trip to the emergency room.  My doctors suggestion was a laproscoptic surgery to remove the cyst and I asked about a hysterectomy and he agreed to do as I wished.  I had my utereus removed along with the cystic ovary and the fallapian tube on that side.  Upon my wish the doctor left the other ovary and tube and cervix.  I was informed by him later that because the cyst ended up being an endometrioma caused by endometriosis starting that I might later have the same trouble on the other ovary.  When my surgery was done it was 2 weeks til my next period.  I bleed very little and had just a little bit of pain afterward.  However I did have somewhat of a period.  When I went back for my 4 wk checkup the doctor asked me a lot of questions, one was if I had a period and I told him yes.  He then informed me that some women do have periods after a hysterectomy.  AFTER HAVING A 2ND PERIOD SINCE SURGERY I AM WONDERING IF THIS IS NORMAL OR NOT?????  Everyone says it isn't.
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Afer abortion with pill (abort by medicine) cant pragnent whats the reason?
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hello I am a 33 year old female suffering from fibroids that I've been dealing with for 2 years now I have a question when you have a partial hysterectomy does that supposed to stop your period for good i been suffering for a year and some months now I'm so tired of the pain right now I'm just sitting around waiting for the doctors to call to do my surgery how long does it take to recover from a partial hysterectomyand
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I had a partial in 2010 and I've had pain bad bad pains for 5 years now. Now I wished they did a full hysterectomy. I found out if you have ovaries you will still produce eggs..they have nowhere to go. For 5 years they have attached to organs in my body causing awful monthly pains. I'm going to have surgery very soon because the mass is growing. I would tell everyone if you have a hysterectomy just take it all out its not worth the pain and other future surgeries.
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So a few years have past..do you still feel that you did at age 38 when you had the procedure? I'm 37 and considering having a partial. Like you the heavy bleeding each month causes me extreme fatigue, and the blood transfusions has caused high levels of iron, the type of iron that the body won't absorb but would cause damage to the liver. That is where my concerns cone in..monthly periods is one way to get rid of some iron and that is what I'm concerned with. How do you feel each month when your period would have normally show us? Still having sore breast, moody needs, and all the other joys we experience every month?
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hi not sure if you still visit this site or not, sure hope so cause I have a ? for ya regarding your cysts. I have or should I say 2 yrs ago was told I have a 5 cm cyst on my left ovary. For the past 3 days I have had severe cramping as like you have when in labor and my rectum feels like it is going to come out. Before you had your surgery was there anything that helped ease the pain? And does this sound like the pain you had??
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You became anemic? Honeslty im 13 have pain, they suggested a partial hysterectomy. I am anemic already. Its hard talking to family, I think need to talk to someone whos been through it. So if we can talk I would be highly thankful.
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Did your pain go away? I am 4 weeks post op, I also had the same surgery as you. I am 45, everything as been fine until last night. Not sure, if it's period like symptoms without the period? Pelvic pain along with back pain.
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I am experiencing this same thing and I feel the same way. It is a little depressing. Have no clue. Just on pain killers and lax remedy. Exausting!!!
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I had a hysterectomy 9 years ago and the after effects never end and, in fact, get progressively worse. Once they remove the uterus (regardless of the reason), the bladder and bowel descend in the pelvis which may lead to additional surgery (for prolapse) down the road. It can also cause bladder and bowel problems including incontinence.

It also changes the alignment of the spine, hips, and rib cage because the uterine ligaments are the support structures for the pelvis. Cutting those causes the spine to compress / collapse, the hips to widen and the rib cage to fall. This is why women who had hysterectomies have shortened midsections, protruding bellies with no waist, and no curve in the lower back.

The hormonal effects can be equally devastating. In a matter of months post-op, I aged at least 15 years (lost most of my hair and lots of skin collagen and subcutaneous fat as well as muscle mass). This can happen if the ovaries fail post-hysterectomy (happens about 40% of the time) or if the ovaries are removed. Intact women's ovaries produce hormones into their 80's for optimal health.

Have you tried a pessary to hold things up? There are various kinds and they have to be custom fitted but at least you would get to keep your uterus and its LIFE LONG functions. Also, many prolapse surgeries use mesh which has its own set of risks (infection and inability to remove all of the mesh causing permanent pain and problems).
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Hello,
My story is similar to yours.  Large baby - major damage etc.  I had the repairs (sling/front wall & rear wall) done in April 2013.  The front started to fall again so it was re-repaired in May, 2014.  Now the cervix is falling again & feeling "that lovely balls between your legs" feeling again.  I'm not sure about having a partial hysterectomy ...how is sex? Did you gain weight? Is the cervix staying up & is that "balls in the way/hanging out feeling" over? I can't find much on hysterectomy for organ prolapse/vaginal damage like ours so I'm kind of at a loss for resources...any help would be appreciated
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Any answers to this? Since you said "most of your cervix" was removed, the bleeding could be coming from the remaining part of your cervix. When the cervix or part of it is left, you can have spotting or mini-periods.
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I have a hysterectomy 09/08/14 in October i started spotting it was more brownish and stuff was coming out my doctor said it was the stitches desolving. I went back to work today 11/03/14 when i get home use the bath room i see a pale blood after wiping, my uterus, tubes and most of my cervix was removed my doctor also told me i will not be having a period so why im i spotting....help please
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I have a hysterectomy 09/08/14 in October i started spotting it was more brownish and stuff was coming out my doctor said it was the stitches desolving. I went back to work today 11/03/14 when i get home use the bath room i see a pale blood after wiping, my uterus, tubes and most of my cervix was removed my doctor also told me i will not be having a period so why im i spotting....help please
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Thanks for sharing your stories. I had a partial hysterectomy in 2007 and in 2012 I started the light spotting. I went to the ER in a panic they found nothing other than a UTI. So now maybe twice a year I have light spotting noticeable when I wipe. It bothered me I wondered if I was the only one was something seriously wrong with me, now I know I am not alone that there are others experiencing the same thing. Once again I say thanks for sharing your site they have eased my mind a lot.
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I had these same problems growing up.  My daughter ended up in the hospital with the same issue at 13.  She had lost so much blood that she had to have a transfusion.  We have since then found out that we have a bleeding disorder called Von Willebrands.  Most people who have it or never diagnosed with it.  Women get treated for female problems when the issue is a bleeding issue.
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dont wait my surgery went from one hr n a half to six hrs due to the fibroids were twisted around my left ovary which ending up going with the uterus. had blood transfusion too cuz fibroid tent to suck the blood out of you. you;ll feel much better . trust God will see you thru it all. think positive. dont wait it only gets worse trust me.
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On feb 14 2012 of all days I had my surgery. I wasnt with anyone and I was bleeding like a pig for over two yrs. I would get big clots etc. I finally went to this women dr who told me i had fibroids. surgery day i was given a partial. yet she has buned of something so i wouldnt get my period ever she said which was great with me since i had ballooned to look six months pregnant and bled forever.i had an ovary removed along with the fibroids and uterus, i was cut open like a c section across my pelvis. walked out of hospital 25 lbs lighter. now two yrs after i get cramps and am bloated again. im afraid to go back n have her say more surgery ugghh, im on the fence do fibroids return after uterus removal? im dry and sex drive is down occasionally i get discharge white n milky.suggestions???
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On feb 14 2012 of all days I had my surgery. I wasnt with anyone and I was bleeding like a pig for over two yrs. I would get big clots etc. I finally went to this women dr who told me i had fibroids. surgery day i was given a partial. yet she has buned of something so i wouldnt get my period ever she said which was great with me since i had ballooned to look six months pregnant and bled forever.i had an ovary removed along with the fibroids and uterus, i was cut open like a c section across my pelvis. walked out of hospital 25 lbs lighter. now two yrs after i get cramps and am bloated again. im afraid to go back n have her say more surgery ugghh, im on the fence do fibroids return after uterus removal? im dry and sex drive is down occasionally i get discharge white n milky.suggestions???
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I had a supracervical hysterectomy a little over a year ago, due to an enlarged uterus, from benign fibroid tumors (only 3, but one was 9cm). I often question my decision and wish I would have had a myoectomy. Reading your story has comforted me MUCH more than anything else I have found. Thank You SO MUCH for sharing!
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I would consider other options before surgery and if your only having this one problem it might be easier to address better without surgery
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I am 27 and had a total hysterectomy 3 weeks ago (dr took my uterus, cervix, and tubes). Tonight I have been experiencing a lot of almost unbearable pain at times. Not sure how normal this is. Mostly in my lower stomach and pelvic area. I haven't felt this pain since when I first had the hysterectomy. I just hope it stops soon. Thanks for any good advise, I greatly appreciate it all...
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I am 40 years old and just found out I need to have a hysterectomy. Im scared ********. I think I have a high tolerance to pain Ive had 3 children and 2 without pain meds. I have a few tats. Im scared because Ive read so many stories the unknown n is killing me. My GYN said I have a couple of fibroids and Im losing a lot of blood on my periods that Im anemic and on iron to try and help. My periods are sometimes very painful. Im looking forward to lighter or no periods. Just scared..getting put under has me so uneasy..waking up with tubes in me is even scarier. Im kinda thinking maybe I should hold off on this surgery until I cant take the pain anymore. Anyone have advice for me???
scared and confused =(
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its been while since your post so unsure if u followed up with a partial at this time but I to have had continuous issues with vaginal thrush going back to 1986, started after I had my 1st of 4 children. I also am b-12 deficient. I give self injections 2 times a month.. I had a partial hysterectomy about 10 yrs. ago but it has had no impact on my thrush issue. also to other readers, I to have continued to have what seems to be regular monthly bleeding it just is not heavy, sometimes some clotting come thru, some months just have small amounts old brown dried blood discharge but its all been determined to be just my regular cycle' some dr. have said no was not normal others said yes it is normal. now after finding this sight n seeing so many others with this breakthrough bleeding, i feel much more relaxed n confident that it is normal
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its been while since your post so unsure if u followed up with a partial at this time. I am 47 and I to have had continuous issues with vaginal thrush going back to 1986, started after I had my 1st of 4 children. I also am b-12 deficient. I give self injections 2 times a month.. I had a partial hysterectomy about 10 yrs. ago but it has had no impact on my thrush issue. also to other readers, I to have continued to have what seems to be regular monthly bleeding it just is not heavy, sometimes some clotting come thru, some months just have small amounts old brown dried blood discharge but its all been determined to be just my regular cycle' some dr. have said no was not normal others said yes it is normal. now after finding this sight n seeing so many others with this breakthrough bleeding, i feel much more relaxed n confident that it is normal
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