Hysterectomy for prolapse

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I was going to change my (appropriate) name for this but decided not to be ashamed!!

Saw a gynaecologist today about my prolapse, and he said that I would need a hysterectomy for it after I had finished having children (still not sure whether I want one more or not). He seemed to think it is quite severe, and said a repair would not be an option.

However I have heard of people with complete prolapses (which mine is not) having repairs and not needing hysterectomies.

Am now wishing I'd asked more questions. He is definitely not anti-repair as he was suggesting one before he examined me and then said it wouldn't be possible.

Can anyone advise?

Get a second opinion if you're concerned

Thanks..not even so much concerned as just wishing I'd asked WHY..wondered if there were any medical people around who could give me a clue!

My MIL was given a repair because she refused a hysterectomy (long story- she didn't want to take too much time off work!) but they were very down on it and said that the repair wouldn't last and she would need a hysterectomy "next time". Anyway, she is out of hospital now and much better but we just feel like she is putting off the inevitable.

A second opinion does sound like a good idea. I really emphathise- I always feel too intimidated to ask questions of doctors and then think of all my questions half way up the corridor....

You could phone the consultants secretary and ask them to get the consultant to phone you and explain why he thought a repair wouldnt be an option. It sounds like there is some specific reason to do with what he found when he examined you why a hysterectomy is what he would recommend, so it might be worth in the first instance just seeing if a more detailed explanation would help.

Thanks, that is a good idea.

Will definitely go and see my GP and find out if the letter sent to him sheds any light on the matter too!