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Endometrial Hyperplsia

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Talker2010 · 21/02/2012 15:18

Anyone had experience of this

Heavy Periods + Fibroid found + Cervical and In-Womb Polyps removed

Biopsy of the womb polyp shows complex hyperplasia

I am reassured that I do not have cancer yet but the recommended treatment is a mirena coil with a biopsy every 3 months to ensure that the problem cells have not returned and become cancer

The alternative is a hysterectomy

At 49 I am not sure that the total removal might not be a better idea

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Talker2010 · 21/02/2012 19:55

no takers :(

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vitaminC · 21/02/2012 20:00

From a medical point of view, I can't really say (although I've noticed UK doctors like to prescribe Mirena for just about any gynelogical problem!).

From a personal point of view, at 49 I'd be inclined to agree with you regarding the hysterectomy!

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Talker2010 · 21/02/2012 20:39

At the hospital they made me feel a bit defeatist when I suggested the hysterectomy

The Dr was "oh if that is what you want .... " but still pushed the coil

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LadyMedea · 21/02/2012 21:38

Do you know what kind of hysterectomy you'd have to have? If you'd be able to keep your cervix than it seems sensible rather than constantly undergoing procedures...

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Talker2010 · 21/02/2012 22:24

I did not realise there were different types of hysterectomy ... I think I am mostly anxious as 3 months biopsy suggests to me that there is a real possibility of (a) return and (b) worsening of the cell issue

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NK346f2849X127d8bca260 · 22/02/2012 09:37

I have no experience of this but i think i would want the hysterectomy route rather than the worry of a biopsy every 3 months ( i am a similar age to you).

Three of my aunts had hysterectomies in their forties, didn't realise they were so against it these days.

LadyMedea · 22/02/2012 12:19

There are quite a few different types of hysterectomy - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hysterectomy - worth finding out what you'd get to keep ( hang on to your ovaries if you can, even post menopause they do good). Talk to your doc about exactly what they'd need to do, then you can make an informed decision. Even just having your uterus out changes your internal structure and can impact orgasm. But t may well be worth it for peace of mind.

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Talker2010 · 22/02/2012 18:33

Thanks

I do want my decision to be fully informed rather than just a panic reaction

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