What are the effects of a total hysterectomy with the ovaries left behind?
I am 23 years old and mother of 2. I am going through issues with severe dysplasia that is getting worse. It is a genetic thing. With the birth of my last child, my uterus ruptured so it is now really weak on one side and pregnancy is pretty much out of the question. I am seriously considering a total hysterectomy with the ovaries left behind for hormone production. My family is really against the procedure because they are scared it will mess with my hormones and make me crazy. I really need all the information I can get before I willingly decide to go through with the surgery.
Tags: 23 years, hormone production, hormones, left behind, ovaries, Pregnancy, severe dysplasia, total hysterectomy, uterus
You are talking about a partial hysterectomy. A "total" is when they take both the uterus and the ovaries. You should not feel much different except that you won’t get a period anymore. You will not need hormone replacement therapy nor will you experience menopause since your ovaries will not be removed. You need to discuss this thoroughly with your doctor. Your family are not the ones who are having the health problem. If you are married, have your partner accompany you to the doctor’s office. You both can ask questions and get professional answers. You won’t be crazy. I had a total hysterectomy when I wasn’t much older than you, and I am not crazy!!. Good luck.
I had my uterus removed and one ovary left in . I am fine. I will go through a natural menopause etc. It has not changed my sex drive or any thing else.