Okay…next up – a hysteroscopy. Not fun. In July I had a sonic histogram. Also not fun.
(read on if you’re not afraid of TMI)
I have a fibroid, and a “something” (I had a biopsy, it is NOT cancer), most likely a polyp.
After the next test, my options will be
- hysterectomy (last on my list)
- endometrial oblation
- assorted hormonal birth control methods
- live with the symptoms.
- pregnancy (chances, of this without massive medical intervention, none)
What is going on is nothing life threatening, but at times very annoying and inconvenient.
I hate to be all Brave New World here, but I had a hysterectomy to end some Very Nasty Girly Problems, and it was life-changing in a very positive way. But then, I was absolutely certain that I was 100% done having children. (My MIL had an endometrial ablation at the same time for a similar issue; her recovery time was a bit shorter, but her problems were only decreased and not eliminated.)
Plus if you have major surgery, people bring you meals and your family is duty-bound to wait on you hand and foot. So there IS that.
I know – my sister is glad she had hers. But she’s on more meds, I think since then and there is hormonal protection for bones, joints, etc. that I don’t want to lose. That is the big consideration.