Has anyone had a hysterectomy purely down to heavy periods and pmt?

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If you have could you please tell me what kind of operation was offered to you? Did you keep your ovaries or not?

Well beyond that point now. I remember discussing that option with my doctor and he felt that the non-hormonal methods, such as the copper coil, wouldn't be beneficial to me because my aim was to try and reduce the bleeding, not prevent pregnancy. The best way to describe it is it's like my body doesn't know when to stop producing the lining so my uterus just gets heavier and heavier because the lining is so thick. When I still had periods that meant that I could bleed for anywhere between 2 and 4 weeks, either continuously or in 3-4 day blocks where I'd be passing huge clots (TMI). I was constantly anaemic and in a lot of pain.

The ablation sorted the bleeding issue but I'm still producing too much endometrium. The surgery itself isn't a big issue for me. I've finished having kids, and between SC's and DC's I won't be short of kids doing my head in enriching my life. DH had the snip after DD was born so having more kids was never going to ba an issue. However, DH insists that I will be the mad cat woman sad when the DC's leave home so I'm taking preventative measures by adding to my rescue dog pack

Gregs The hormone in the Mirena is progesterone. if you had implants they would be a mix of estrogen and progest. (I think.

Yu should see results with the Mirena in 3 months. I can't see any dr refusing to remove it if it is not suiting you.

Given the risks of a major op, I think you should at least try the Mirena- if it doesn't suit you then just have it removed!

Greggs- the other thing is- the Mirena is in your uterus- the hormones are not supposed to get into your blood system as much as if you take a Pill or have an implant.

If you had your ovaries removed and you are under 45 you would have to take HRT up to the age of 50. removing your ovaries will plunge you straight into menopause ad the symptoms could be full-on.

I know people who had the Mirena and they loved it. I am sure there are mixed views on it, but given that you have put up with symptoms for so long, is it not worth one last shot at something non surgical before you had surgery? The dr may in fact not offer a hysterectomy .....maybe they would want you to try the coil first?

Thanks blue. Research indicates the hormones can reach your bloodstream. I have joined a couple of forums recently to gain more information on both merina and hysterectomy.

I need to talk to the consultant. I want hysterectomy. If done the way I think it will my recovery is 4-6 weeks but as I say still more to consider and talk about.

My gp has already made it clear that merina is in for a min of 6 months. It is part of their policy and discussed in detail. I know some would say change gp and under normal circumstances I would agree but they are the only one in town!

Funnily enough we visited friends yesterday and had a chat. She had the merina in 4 months ago. She has always been a petite size 8. She has put on of a stone can't wait to get the thing out. No increase in eating and she is a pe teacher so fit as!

Well, had the 1st Zoladex injection just over a week ago and TBH I'd rather still be in pain than have the side effects I'm having. Splitting headaches, hot flushes followed by a complete inability to heat up (went to bed the other night with fleecy socks, 2 dressing gowns and a blanket, all under the duvet), persistent nausea and TMI alert horrendous dose of the squits. Oh and the pain is still there, just the pain of my gut cramping is overwhelming it.

On the up side said side effects have resulted in 1/2 stone weight loss..... GP can't do anything so have to carry on.

I have lost 3 stones since I had the mirena fitted at aged 50, 3 years ago (have put 7lbs back on again though, but just through eating too much). Admittedly I made an effort to lose weight and joined a gym.
I had acne from the age of 14, and over the last 18 months have had no big painful spots or small (easily squeezable) whiteheads. The mirena never made my spots worse.
As far as periods were concerned, mine were totally horrendous. Bled slightly for about 8 weeks after coil fitting, but nothing since, it has been my absolute saviour

I begged my gynaecologist for a hysterectomy and actually cried when he refused. I had had endometriosis for 20 years and honestly thought that I deserved a reprieve. He offered me the mirena instead and I have to admit that he was right. I am on my second one now. No problems getting it in or out. I have gained weight but that is the only side effect.
I know of two people who have not got on with the mirena and both had them removed after a couple of months. If your GP refused I am sure that the FPC would whip it out for you.

Hi, I'm new here and saw this post. I was diagnosed perimenopause aged 45 and now I'm 47 for some reason when I do occasionally have a period it is horrendous! I have tried a few options given by the doctors but alas none of them have worked so far. 1 gp offered me the merina coil to try to stabilise my hormones but having been on it before and still had horrendous symptoms and periods I am very reluctant to try it again. I was sterilised early due to my moods when on any for of contraception and once I was sterilised it has been amazing the difference it made, now however I'm early perimenopause compared to my sisters (who are all older than me and didn't start perimenopause until well into their 50's. I can't use my mum as a clue of how early I am because she had to have a hysterectomy when she had me) I have been doing alot of reading up recently and it seems the coil is the only option apart from a hysterectomy that I have not tried. Any help or advice on how i proceed now would be greatly appreciated.