monthly menstrual cycle after hysterectomy

Greetings Hysto-Sisters, had my Hysto in March and left the ovaries as I am just 45, they did remove the cervix and this all completed by Lapro/Vag it wasn't too  bad I was back to work within a week, its now been 7 weeks and thank goodness no bleeding just a bit of Hormonal shifts little PMS but nothing bad, I do feel for all those sisters experiencing bleeding and cramping. I being a nurse would go get a second opinion because the bleeding is coming from something other than a uterus.  Good Luck and Happy Mothers day!!!!!

 

JZahn

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The site saved my mind before and after my hyster. I'm in week 5 of post op right now for a LSH (laproscopic assisted hyster with cervix kept and one ovary removed). Believe me, it was and is a godsend. They keep topics for those who had hysters. Like my topic is for us ladies who had our hysters done for the week of april 10 - 17th 2013. Those of us who fall in on one of those days post there to let each other know how we're doing, etc. Obviously there are weeks prior and upcoming as well. Please check it out. You'll get far better advice. The motto is, of course, that each woman heals differently, no one there gives advice to take the place of your dr/gyne/surgeon, etc, but we are there to help those waiting for surgery and those who have had surgery done.

 

hope to see you there, ladies. :)

I am 35. Five years ago my uterus and cervix were removed, leaving both my ovaries.  Every month I experience slight bloating, and tend to be a little moody (nothing drastic).  Every 3 months it seems I am extremely bloated and have "churning" pain in my ovaries.   I am told this is normal, and since it has all been like clock work for the last five years, I am not lead to think any differently.   Once, I did  have a cyst in my ovary rupture, so be sure to pay attention to those ovary pains, and go in to see the doctor when they are very intense.  Another thing to note, that I am hearing from other friends their doctors don't talk to them about is, with the loss of your uterus, your natural saratonin levels are down, which is what helps you stay chemical balanced mentally.  So, as you come out of your hysterectomy, talk with your doctor about being out on a low dosage of depression medication.  LOW, we are talking a quarter to half of a standard dosage daily.   If you aren't already doing this and have had a hysterectomy, you will find that after starting a regular dosage, you will be less irritable during your "proverbial" monthly.  :-)

I had a hysterectomy in June and they removed m Fallopian tubes, a piece of one ovary, my uterus but had to leave a very small piece of my cervix because when they went in the found I had very bad endometriosis.  I have had a full blown period every since.  Is this normal.   I am getting so frustrated..

It took approximately 8 years for me to start having a period after a supercervical hysterectomy.  We should all sue! I wish they would have told me; I wouldn't be getting ready to do this again.  I'm really ticked.

i am goin through the same thing and a doctor said its not normal yet the surgeon said it is

Hi, I am 33 years old and I have had 4 c-sections, the last one I nearly died during due to borderline placenta previa in the front and major blood loss. I never had really bad periods before this last one. But ever since I started my periods again in April, the las 3 have been AWFUL with HEAVY bleeding lasting 3 weeks, along with bad cramping. (I'm talking bleeding so heaving that I soak through a super absorbency tampon within AN HOUR, instead of 4-6 hours like I used to, and I had one literally FALL out of me because it was so full and had so much blood backed up behind it. I am planning on demanding a subtotal hysterectomy, leaving behind my cervix and both ovaries. I really don't care if I still continue to get a light period, as long as this stupidly, ridiculously heavy bleeding is taken care of permanently. That's all I want is for these stupid heavy periods to cease. My childbearing is complete, so I have no further need for my uterus.

I'm 46 years old and had a partial hysterectomy 4 years ago. I still have both ovaries and cervix, just now, I'm experiencing bloating and bleeding red. (Not heavy enough to wear a liner or pad) and I had tiny clots as if I still had a uterus. The Gynecologist said that it was normal and explained to me that by the surgeon leaving uterine tissue behind, I would experience ovulation, bloating, light bleeding, PMS symptoms, tenderness of breasts etc. But I am to keep my yearly pap smear appointments. But if I'm experiencing any heavy bleeding, I should be concerned and go the ER as soon as possible.

I am so glad to come across this site I had my hysterectomy in may 2013. My cervix was removed too and my ovaries retained. I have been having bleeding every month since then and of late it has become very painful with a lower back pain and cramps. The bleeding has increased to . The doc says it's on account of the endometrial cells that have spread across the pelvic region and could not be removed during the 3hr long complicated surgery. I feel miserable that despite having undergone a hysterectomy I find no respite from the monthly bother. I even bleed irregularly when I exercise vigorously which the doc says is normal too. Have been advised hormones as the only treatment. I am scared. Anyone else with my kind of experience?

Wow...I am glad I am not the only one! I had a hysterectomy, with removal of uterus, cervix, and one ovary in March.  Every month like clock work, I have been spotting.  I have had several exams, several sonograms, and a cat scan.  They can't find anything.  They are thinking that there is some area that may still have a little endometriosis pocket, that is bleeding each month thanks to the hormones I still have from the one ovary that remains.  I had EXTREME endometriosis and adhesions through out the pelvis and the surrounding area that were found during surgery.  The surgeon removed a ton.  He wanted to save an ovary if he could to keep me from going in to surgical menopause. Now I wish he would have just taken the dang ovary! I can't believe this and it is driving me insane!  The last thing I want is to have surgery again!  Has anyone had this same experience???? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Hi Jen Thank you for responding to my thread. I feel so so relieved to know someone else shares my symptoms. I have had both my ovaries retained because of two reasons . One, the ovaries were healthy as per the scan taken prior to the surgery and two, the surgeon couldn't access my ovaries during the laparoscopic procedure due to severe adhesions and endometriosis. Now the result of this is that I bleed every month- this ranges from a 2 day dark blood spotting to a full blown period with fresh blood accompanied by severe back pain and cramps. Went for a scan last week to realise I have 2 big chocolate cysts on both my ovaries. These are getting bigger every month because of the hormones secreted by the ovaries. The surgeon has ruled out another surgery because of the complicated first one. Hence the only option in front of me is to take hormonal progesterone injections - depo provera- to control my endo and reduce the cysts so that they dont burst inside me. But these have side effects. I am so unhappy that my hysterectomy has left me with more problems than I began with. Has anyone taken these injections? What have been your experiences? Please share.

I feel so so relieved to know someone else shares my symptoms. I am 48. Had my hysterectomy in may 201 . They removed my uterus and cervix. I have had both my ovaries retained because of two reasons . One, the ovaries were healthy as per the scan taken prior to the surgery and two, the surgeon couldn't access my ovaries during the laparoscopic procedure due to severe adhesions and endometriosis. Now the result of this is that I bleed every month- this ranges from a 2 day dark blood spotting to a full blown period with fresh blood accompanied by severe back pain and cramps. I also have non cyclical irregular bleeding/ spotting when i exercise or exert . Went for a scan last week to realise I have 2 big chocolate cysts on both my ovaries. 6.5 cms. These are getting bigger every month because of the hormones secreted by the ovaries. The surgeon has ruled out another surgery because of the complicated first one. Hence the only option in front of me is to take hormonal progesterone injections - depo provera- to control my endo and reduce the cysts so that they dont burst inside me. But these have side effects as you may read on the net. All those who have bleeding after hysterectomy should go for a scan and confirm they have no chocolate cysts as they seem to be the inevitable result of endo. I am so unhappy that my hysterectomy has left me with more problems than I began with. Has anyone taken these injections? What have been your experiences? Please share.

I totally feel your aggrevation. I had my hysterectomy last year in April after bleeding for entire year I too thought I was done with this..... I'm so over it..... I'm going to another OB/GYN doctor ready to finish what was not completed in the first place.

I as well had my uterus removed and cervix due to fibroids. My doctor thought it best to leave both ovaries for the obvious benefits. On schedule when my cycle was to start the following month I had some bleeding. I called my doctor, she said this is normal there may have been a few cervix cells that would have caused it. (That was the first month after the surgery). Now I still bloat and c**p slightly on schedule every month...but no bleeding. If you have any questions I encourage you to contact your doctor...its better not to worry. Truth be told...not have a period every month is a welcomed benefit. :)

So sorry you guys are dealing with this. Sounds like your doctors lacked proper communication. They should have informed you that your monthly cycles (along w/bleeding) would continue if the cervix remained. Goodness...the surgery is mentally draining enough. Having to worry about it afterwards is unfair to you both.