Shoul i have a hysterectomy

[kc1005]

I was told by my doctor that i my need a Hysterectomy.I had a cone biopsy to remove severe dyplasia in my cerical canal.But the scarring is preventing my doctor from getting a complete pap test. The cone biopsy results came back negitive for cancer and all the cells were removed. MY doctor says i have about a 7% chance of the dysplasia coming back. He says the decision is up to mine of course.I worry about my health and all my sisters have had dysplasia, and none of them got it back.But none of them had the scarring i did,and they can have regular pap tests.What do you think i shoul do? Thanks kc1005

[madgeOwens]

I am 56 and I am so bloody freaking happy to have had my hysterectomy I would do cart wheels, if I wouldn't kill myself trying.

[hcora]

Im 46yrs and had to have a hysterectomy in 1985 for the same as you,but not from scarring.Every one is differant but i would never have a hyster. again if i had to.I have never been the same since.horrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Twilight_Princess]

I had cervical dysplasia when I was in my 20's - I am now in my 40's. What they did was a cone biopsy and cryosurgery to freeze all of it. Ever since then it has never come back, but recently I had a hysterectomy - nothing to do with the dysplasia though.

I just now realized you are 47 too - IMHO, it should be your personal choice, but do get a second opinion.

[pattidee]

I would recommend getting a second opinion as well.  I too had cervical dysplasia in 1999, had a cone biopsy removing most of the endo-cervical canal.  I have not had a return of the dysplasia, which was also pretty severe and very close to the uterus.  I am now scheduled for a hysterectomy due to fibroids, ovarian cysts and excessive bleeding and because of my history of dysplasia, my surgeon is removing everything, including the cervix.  My idea is this - if you cannot have accurate testing for dysplasia, I would ask your doctor and possibly another opinion, as to what the best way for you to go is in order to prevent undetected problems.  I would not be comfortable not having a thorough exam yearly. good luck to you.

[jml1986]

Having one is a personal choice. I agree with Twilight_Princess, I would get a second opinion first and really research it. You want to be totally informed before you make your mind up for sure.

[Twilight_Princess]

Get a second opinion and read read read about Hysterectomies. I got a second opinion before I decided on what to do.

If you are really worried about the dysplasia, by all means get a Hysterectomy.