I never got used to having a period

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But when you have your uterus and ovaries taken out, you have to take pills for the rest of your life.

Well actually I guess your right, it could lead to alot of health problems.

Last edited by Kat15 on 10 Jul 2010, 11:32 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Yeah I think most of us have to take pills for the rest of our lives anyway.

I would get my uterus removed but I don't know a lot about the operation or the aftermath and its a very serious decision in terms of health.

I'd love to get a hysterectomy, but one, since it would be an elective procedure, it would probably cost me an arm, a leg, and my eyes and adrenals. I can't even afford new tires for my bike let alone major elective surgery. Also, it's a hella invasive operation and takes ages to recover from.

I don't even take pills anymore even though my husband thinks I should.

Well, I had a hysterectomy, about 7 years ago. I had severe uterine fibroids, which were causing me to hemorrhage each month. I even had to have blood transfusions. So, they left my ovaries in, which delayed premature menopause. And yes, it was a hell of an invasion, so I wanted to share the aftermath with those of you who are thinking about it. A lot of doctors don't tell you about scar tissue. For years, I had crippling pain in my lower abdomen, down my legs, etc. Finally I was referred for scar tissue reduction therapy. Also, detached ovaries don't last forever, and now I am in menopause. Which is hell. Hot flashes, night sweats, day sweats, etc. And, I am extremely sensitive to hormones, so I really suffer. If you have both uterus and ovaries removed, you go into INSTANT menopause. And I am finding that there are all sorts of dangerous side effects to hormone therapy. I believe that if given a choice, I would prefer monthly periods, to this current hell.

Thou Im okay about getting my period.. I struggled thou to talk to my own children about the "birds and the bees". LOL i still have to put it as "birds and bees" as it makes me feel uncomfortable the sex ed. My poor kids got left with just a book to learn about it themselves (and school taught them).

Im nearly 40 now and Ive only just in past couple of years become comfortable discussing periods with a boyfriend. (He's helped me cause he's so open and into that subject). He actually likes it when i have my period

I found periods uncomfortable and painful. After having my third child my doctor told me about the Mirena IUD, or rather an IUS.
I've had it for about a year and it is perfect. Not a trace of periods.