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drawlins27 · 10-09-2007, 10:45 AM

Please forgive me for saying this, but it doesn't seem like you have completely decided whether or not this is what you want. Are you having the hysterectomy only because of the endo? I have stage IV endo and have for years and I know the pain you are going through. I am very fortunate to live near Vanderbilt University where the Endometriosis Association Research Facility is located and I have learned so much from the doctors there and one of those things is that a hysterectomy is not a cure for endo but rather a treatment only because the endo can come back even with a complete hysterectomy.

There have been many studies regarding reoccurrence rate of endo with a hysterectomy and I encourage you to read some of them. Sometimes the endo returns quickly, sometimes it returns 10 yrs later, and sometimes it doesn't return at all. Reoccurrence is extremely high if the disease has spread to the nonreproductive organs such as the bladder or bowel or when endometrial implants are not completely removed because some endometrial implants don't need estrogen to grow!

With all that being said, I know many young women who have had a hysterectomy due to endo. Some do regret it but others say it was the best decision they ever made! If your only worry is having a daughter, then the others are right, there are so many other options out there. Only you know what the right decision is for you.

Here is a good article on how to lower the reoccurrence rate of endo when doing a hysterectomy. Its a few years old but its a great place to start and it will give you plenty of questions to ask your surgeon to make sure you lower your risk of reoccurrence.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...37/ai_90792544

If you want more info on why endo recurs after a hysterectomy try:
http://www.endo-resolved.com/hysterectomy.html
For objective answers to FAQ's regarding endo and a hysterectomy try:
http://www.centerforendo.com/askcec.htm#hyter
(The home page of http://www.centerforendo.com is also a great site as this center is often able to provide relief to women when no else has been able to)

I wish you the best of luck and please feel free to PM if you need anything or just want to chat. Praying for your quick recovery.

10-09-2007, 10:45 AM	#10
drawlins27 Mommy's Lil' Miracle Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mufreesboro, TN Posts: 1,028	Please forgive me for saying this, but it doesn't seem like you have completely decided whether or not this is what you want. Are you having the hysterectomy only because of the endo? I have stage IV endo and have for years and I know the pain you are going through. I am very fortunate to live near Vanderbilt University where the Endometriosis Association Research Facility is located and I have learned so much from the doctors there and one of those things is that a hysterectomy is not a cure for endo but rather a treatment only because the endo can come back even with a complete hysterectomy. There have been many studies regarding reoccurrence rate of endo with a hysterectomy and I encourage you to read some of them. Sometimes the endo returns quickly, sometimes it returns 10 yrs later, and sometimes it doesn't return at all. Reoccurrence is extremely high if the disease has spread to the nonreproductive organs such as the bladder or bowel or when endometrial implants are not completely removed because some endometrial implants don't need estrogen to grow! With all that being said, I know many young women who have had a hysterectomy due to endo. Some do regret it but others say it was the best decision they ever made! If your only worry is having a daughter, then the others are right, there are so many other options out there. Only you know what the right decision is for you. Here is a good article on how to lower the reoccurrence rate of endo when doing a hysterectomy. Its a few years old but its a great place to start and it will give you plenty of questions to ask your surgeon to make sure you lower your risk of reoccurrence. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...37/ai_90792544 If you want more info on why endo recurs after a hysterectomy try: http://www.endo-resolved.com/hysterectomy.html For objective answers to FAQ's regarding endo and a hysterectomy try: http://www.centerforendo.com/askcec.htm#hyter (The home page of http://www.centerforendo.com is also a great site as this center is often able to provide relief to women when no else has been able to) I wish you the best of luck and please feel free to PM if you need anything or just want to chat. Praying for your quick recovery. __________________ I LOVE my little Furbutts!