Had a LAVH a year ago and now I am having serious pain.

[Alikat29]

I had a LAVH in April of 2008. I believe I wouldn't be as healthy today if I did not have this surgery. I do have a major problem though. The doctor decided to leave my left ovary so I wouldn't have to take HRT at such a young age. Now I am having serious pain from this region. It is not a constant pain but it is almost daily. It feels like someone stabbed me. After I go swimming I have to take a pain killer just to be able to move. Is this due to scar tissue or something more serious? I do not have health insurance and I cannot afford to go to the doctor. Please let me know if someone has been in this same situation and could offer some advice. Thank you!

[Alikat29]

Thanks for your advice. I know I should take this more seriously and I'll try to find a free clinic. Thanks again.

[Alikat29]

They found pre cancerous cervical cells and endometriosis after I had a miscarriage when my son was five. I've always had horrible periods and missed things like school and work. I was anemic and a borderline diabetic even though I weigh 123 lbs and otherwise in perfect health. My doctors contributed all my health problems to my endo. Thanks!

[Cherie762]

You will need to see your dr, yes it likely is scar tissue, it does odd things my ovary was engulfed in it and addheared to my bowel, other possibilitys a functional ovarian cyst, fibroids, addhesions. all are fixable but you must see dr. pain meds are ok,,but just as you know masking the problem, you must get to the root of it..A diagnostic lap would likely be your best bet.

[remar]

Can you tell us why you had to have a hysterectomy? That would help us more with being able to answer your question about the pain. Take care. Remar