Radical Hysterectomy Menopause

**H*E*L*P** Hysterectomy questions!!!!!!!!!!**?

So I'm getting ready to have a full {radical} hysterectomy. I'm only 33 and the thought of menopause scares the hell outta me. I'm not sure of recovery time, and I have a 3 month old baby. What about sex drive afterwards? What are the hormones like? Any personal experiances, advice, or help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!
The procedure is a must! I just am not so clear on the after effects. This will be a FULL hysterectomy ovaries and all.

You will be fine. I had a total hysterectomy at 29--way back before the surgical techniques of today. When I had mine they had to make a full incision.

A hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus--they will not remove ovarys unless they are diseased as well. What they try to do (or you should ask about) is to leave one ovary that will produce the hormones you need.

If they do have to take both ovarys then you will have hormone replacement in the form of a daily pill and will not enter into menapause.

The idea that one looses sex drive is false. That is mostly a myth as some woman have trouble with the idea they cant have babies.
Ones sex drive is not connected to their uterus.

Recovery is not bad--you will be sore but they give you meds for that.
You have to avoid lifting for about 6 weeks but I have yet to meet anyone who needs that long. My daughter just had this surgery and she is 33 and its more like 3-4 weeks.

I myself was back to work within 2 weeks.
I also have not met anyone that was sorry they had this surgery--most of us are happy to be free of monthly periods etc...

Take care of yourself after and you will be fine. My one piece of advice is to ask the docs to leave one ovary if possible so your not tied to hormone pills.

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