Question 1

i had a total hysterectomy done in 2000 where my uterus, cervix and ovaries were all removed do i still need annual pelvic exams?

Accepted Answer

Not pap smear: If you have had a hysterectomy the you no longer need a pap smear. You should still have an annual physical exam done. Your doctor who knows all of your health history can determine if this includes a pelvic exam in your case.

Question 2

can ovaries still produce endometreosis even after the uterus has been removed? i had an hysterectomy after having severe back pain. endometrosis had left scar tissue which attached my uterus to my rectum. after removal of the uterus, the back pain subsid

Accepted Answer

Endometriosis : Endometriosis is stimulated to grow by estrogen.  Ovaries make estrogen.  If you still have cells that are endometriosis, they could be responding to estrogen from your ovaries.  The best way to find out if your pain is from endometriosis is to take a medicine called Lupron (leuprolide) for three months.  Lupron (leuprolide) makes estrogen low.  If you feel the pain less, it was from endometriosis.  If the pain does not get better it was not from endometriosis.  Your ob/gyn can help you with this.

Question 3

in june, i had ovaries, fallopian tubes,  uterus and cervix removed via lavh. my fsh level is still 17.4. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Retained ovary: The tail of the ovary was most likely cut across leaving an ovarian remnant.

Question 4

can a woman still have a clitoral orgasm if she has a hysterectomy? im going to have my uterus removed, too much bleeding monthly along with pain. im keeping my ovaries, that should help with not going through early menopause, right? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Orgasm, yes: clitoral, and vaginal if able before. The uterus contributes to orgasmic sensations, but if you have pain and bleeding, the postop orgasm may better. Ovaries keep making hormones, if they are healthy, keeping them is reasonable.

Question 5

is it safe to get uterus and ovaries removed?

Accepted Answer

TAHBSO: well we do try to avoid that at your age, but the surgery itself is relatively common and has the usual surgical risks.  However, on rare occasions it has to be done for young women.  IF very concerned ask for a second opinion.

Question 6

is it safe to get uterus and ovaries removed due  to fibre in uterus and cyst in overies and hormonal imbalance?

Accepted Answer

Total hysterectomy: It is fairly a safe procedure, if you have an indication for the surgery and if do not wish to have any more children and at your age I assume you are healthy, It is safe

Question 7

i had a partial still have ovaries and half uterus is there any way i could conceive.

Accepted Answer

No: If i understand your question i believe you had a supracervical/subtotal hysterectomy: the cervix remains but the body of the uterus is gone? It is not possible with today's capabilities for you to conceive in this case. If your ovaries remain, you could theoretically have a child by harvesting your eggs through ivf and having another woman (gestational carrier) carry the baby. Best of luck!

Question 8

if you don't have a uterus but still have ovaries, can you still make eggs to produce a baby?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Through assisted reproductive technology, an egg could be retrieved and fertilized.  A surrogate mother would need to be available to successfully complete the process.  So, yes, theoretically, it is possible, albeit not easy, to produce a baby when there are ovaries but no uterus.

Question 9

what if you have removed ovaries and uterus and now have a cyst inadnexa does it need to be removed?

Accepted Answer

Recheck: Size matters, larger will likely need removed,  smaller maybe followed with serial sonograms

Question 10

what causes  the uterus lining to thicken?  i had my ovaries removed nov. 2015 and now my uterus is measuring 5.6.  i was told it needs to be 4.

Accepted Answer

Endometrium: The lining is fed by estrogen. The lining may be thickening from estrogen pills, or from estrogen produced in your fat stores. Progesterone acts to keep the lining thin. If you are on estrogen, you should also be one progesterone. Hope this helps. DrG

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I had a total hysterectomy done in 2000 where my uterus, cervix and ovaries were all removed do i still need annual pelvic exams?

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Can ovaries still produce endometreosis even after the uterus has been removed? i had an hysterectomy after having severe back pain. endometrosis had left scar tissue which attached my uterus to my rectum. after removal of the uterus, the back pain subsid

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In june, i had ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus and cervix removed via lavh. my fsh level is still 17.4. is that normal?

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Can a woman still have a clitoral orgasm if she has a hysterectomy? im going to have my uterus removed, too much bleeding monthly along with pain. im keeping my ovaries, that should help with not going through early menopause, right? thanks.

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Is it safe to get uterus and ovaries removed?

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Is it safe to get uterus and ovaries removed due to fibre in uterus and cyst in overies and hormonal imbalance?

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I had a partial still have ovaries and half uterus is there any way i could conceive.

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If you don't have a uterus but still have ovaries, can you still make eggs to produce a baby?

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What if you have removed ovaries and uterus and now have a cyst inadnexa does it need to be removed?

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What causes the uterus lining to thicken? i had my ovaries removed nov. 2015 and now my uterus is measuring 5.6. i was told it needs to be 4.

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