Due to a familial risk of disease and gender affirming purposes I’ve decided it’s time to part with my uterus. I’ve got a few fears…I’m fairly young at 28 for this procedure but I need to ask

How did you handle fear and anxiety?
I’m doing this behind my family’s back, my mother and I meet up regularly for brunch and a drive along the countryside…she wouldn’t be aware I’m getting this done and if I were to die under the knife…I can’t imagine what she would go through, my family has had so many losses and I can’t handle being the next

Two: I’ve known two close family friends who had this procedure and passed due to heart attacks after. I doubt there’s any studies linking it but…it stays as something I will remember.

Three: Getting very NSFW but I have a bit of a thing for….BIG. Toys. Like 8 inches plus for length and I don’t want to sound gross but taking them has never been a challenge.
Of course I’ll wait till I’m healed up but…does this mean I’m one bad move from fucking up and breaking what was healed??

Hi folks, I (34FtM) am less than a week away from my surgery date and the nerves are starting to settle in. I feel incredibly awkward in women's health spaces, so I'm hoping to find some support online while I recover. While I'm not too worried about the procedure itself, I'm fairly anxious about the recovery process if that makes sense.

I have a few questions for those with similar lived experiences. I'll be undergoing a laparoscopic total hysterectomy, including the removal of both ovaries. For those on HRT that includes testosterone, what was your experience like in terms of hormonal changes?

Since I live alone, I'll be staying with my parents for a while post-op. I know it varies person to person, but how long were you dependent on others for help with daily tasks? As much as I love my parents, I'd like to return to independence sooner rather than later (as well as back home to my gaming setup haha - the one plus side of recovery time off will be finally being able to play some games that have been collecting dust on Steam!).

Lastly, and most vulnerably, I'm worried about the mental impacts of dysphoria. Anything involving my lower anatomy is intensely dysphoric for me (this will be the first step in my SRS/bottom surgery journey). Limiting physical activity will also be tough, especially since I've already lost a lot of hard earned strength and definition after a back injury. I'd really appreciate some support in that regard!

Thank you for reading, and wishing you all the best in your own respective journeys ♥

38 female. I kept my ovaries. I received a labiaplasty due to extreme discomfort where my scars were from tearing when giving birth to my son.

Surgery was at 1:00 pm.today. it is now 11:06 pm

● have had ZERO gas pain. I was told by nurse that heavier people tend to struggle with internal gas and that its easier to get the gas out of people that are on the thinner side.

● I took a ibuprofen right when I got home and took an oxy 3 hours later. I will continue to alternate the next two days..I hope to be off pain meds soon

● my labiaplasty is covered with a gauze that will fall off on its own. Its stinging and I am nervous to get urine on it once the pain meds wear off. I hope I can keep urine off it.

● cramping is beginning in my abdominal area. I am hoping the oxy kicks in soon before it gets worse..its not bad at all though currently.

● getting up is more tender in the abdomen. It is starting to feel like.i worked out my.muscles a bit.

I am going to walk everyday. I hope the labialasty isnt too swollen tomorrow..

I can tell getting up will be a doozy tomorrow.

Will update. BUT I AM THRILLED that I didnt have any gas pains.

Currently 2.5 weeks PO and these vaginal stitches are driving me up a wall. Apparently had some tearing from the size of the fibroids when everything was removed vaginally and some stitches were needed. They are sooooooo aggravating!!! They hurt, they twinge, they rub me the wrong way, and sitting upright is absolutely impossible! At my one week check the doc said everything looked fine. She said they would eventually dissolve on their own but didn't give much advice on care or dealing with the discomfort. Any help in the meantime is welcome please!

I am one year and a few months out form surgery. I have been having weird pain that basically felt like how I did before my hysterectomy. My dr did an ultrasound and I have a 7cm endmeteioma on one ovary and a 6cm regular cysts on the other. I am having surgery to remove the cysts November 20th. Anyone ever gone through this after hysterectomy? I had no previous history of ovarian cysts.

I, 34 F, have a scheduled elective hysterectomy coming up in a month. I have been dealing with persistent pre-cancerous cells on my cervix for the last 13 years, plus I've had 5 children, and I have extreme pain the first couple days of my period so my doctor and I both agreed a hysterectomy made sense from multiple angles. I have regular periods every month (regular as in always every 26-28 days like clockwork) and never have bleeding in between cycles. My doctor scheduled a transvaginal ultrasound to be done before surgery so he can get a good look at things and get an estimate on the size of my uterus and position to determine the best surgical approach. He messaged me after to say everything looked reassuring and we will proceed with the surgery. I didn't think much of it until about 2 weeks later I decided to read the ultrasound report. It mentions my endometrial lining being abnormally thick and heterogeneous with a possibility of endometrial hyperplasia. My doctor didn't tell me any of this so I am not sure what to think. I know regardless of what the ultrasound says he was already planning to send my uterus to pathology to rule out anything serious, but I'm wondering what I might expect from this.

Healing is going well and I believe I was blessed by the surgery gods because the pain has been minimal :) I also had an excellent surgeon! No bruising or anything! I'm 24 F.

Warning: talk of #2

So I wanted to come on here and ask if anyone experienced diarrhea either a few days after discharge and for how long because I’ve had diarrhea off and on for a few days. Some normal and others watery. Told my surgeon about it that did the surgery and she wants me to get lab work done + stool sample tomorrow. Also have a little bit of chills off and on but I’m anemic and have had this for 2 days.

Any advice? I’m thinking about going to my primary tomorrow for all of this instead of Quest Diagnostics because Quest has a habit of long waiting periods even though there’s an appointment

Had my hysterectomy performed on Tuesday (Oct 13). Before being wheeled into the OR the nurse applied a scopolamine patch behind my ear.

The patch has caused my eyes to dilate a ton, and now I can’t see anything close up! It’s literally so hard to proofread anything I’m typing.

(Still so so so so happy I was able to get a hysterectomy at 31 with zero children!!!)

Also- yes I removed the patch today when I realized I’m literally going blind

FINALLLYYYYY. Had my 6 week post op appointment today and got the all clear to resume normal activities. (Ease in lol) first thing I did after my toddler was asleep was get that bathtub ready. Honestly considered doing a cannonball in, the most exciting thing in a while 😂😭(26f, mom of an almost 2 year old and uterus free for 6 weeks, after nearly 2 years straight of bleeding daily postpartum and nearing a prolapse. I earned this bath)

Hi all! So I’m waiting to hear back from my surgeon’s scheduler to get on the books for my hysterectomy. I have fibroids, including one the size of a green apple that is pressing down on my backbone. The pain has been getting progressively worse as it aggravates my sciatic nerve. The last several weeks have been especially bad. It’s like the damn thing knows it’s about to be evicted. Anywho, my question, for those of you who may have also had sciatic pain: how quickly does it clear up after surgery? I am so, so ready to move on with my life.

I am on week 6 of my post op recovery for my hysterectomy for endometriosis and PMOS (pcos). I had my uterus, left ovary, tubes, and cervix removed and they also found my colon adhered to my pelvic wall and removed that as well

Every day that I feel like I’m feeling better, the next day I feel worse. My doctor just prescribed me a muscle relaxer because the vaginal cuff constantly feels like one big muscle cramp. I also am still have spotting, but no clots. I have my check up next week but I’m worried I’m not healing right?

I had a small cold during week 3 and one of my sneezes felt like it really tested those sutures and felt like I was kicked in the crotch afterwards. I didn’t feel a pop but it was like when you squeeze a water balloon lol

I’m just wondering if anyone else had any issues with their recovery and what it felt like. Specifically the vaginal cuff.

I’m a screamer. I love haunted houses. But I’m a little worried I’ll be stuck walking too long or, lord forbid, someone near me freaks out and knocks me down. What do you think?

I have an appointment scheduled to get an exam but I wanted to know if anyone has experience with this or has advice. Like I said I’m about 6 months post op, my follow up with my surgeon was fine, everything looked good, I was cleared for sex months ago, but I’m having extreme pain in the area where my cuff is every time I attempt to have sex. We’ve tried twice, it doesn’t matter how careful and slow my boyfriend is, I have to tell him to stop and I end up in the kind of pain that makes me feel sick and in pain for days afterwards. I actually passed out from it one time and had to spend the next few days bedridden. Obviously I will not be attempting again any time soon. I spoke to my GP and she said this is clearly not normal and I’m waiting to get in to see a specialist. I also have EDS and I’m worried that the cuff did not heal properly (I’ve had a lot of surgeries due to my joint issues and I’ve had difficulty with healing and scarring in the past) and this will be a permanent issue or I’ll need another surgery to correct something that’s wrong. Has anyone else had this happen or have any words of wisdom (other than the obvious of staying abstinent)?

I had a full hysterectomy, removal of my fallopian tubes and cervix, a rectocele repair and a cystocele repair and then a mesh sling for bladder placed on October first. Excessive air in my abdomen and severe pain lead to an emergency surgery on October 4th. But they found now perforation. I spent a total of 6 days in the hospital. And I kept failing my voiding tests. I've been out of the hospital a week and failed again. I go again next week and I fear the same thing will happen. A year ago they had me try to self cath cuz I wasn't able to empty my bladder fully. I succeeded in the Dr office but failed every single time at home. And I injured myself. I just cant do it and all of this has been very traumatizing and im not in a god head space. I cant self cath. Im still on foley

Has anyone else struggled to get off the catheter following this major of surgery. Is there any tips?

I had my hysterectomy nearly 11 months ago, but did keep my ovaries. I've always had issues with the heat as a redhead, but my reactions have never been this severe.

If it's 85+ degrees here and I go outside, I start sweating and feel extremely nauseous within a couple minutes.

It's pretty hot and humid for at least 7 months of the year here, so I've essentially tried only going out before the sun comes up or after it goes down since May.

I thought I'd wait it out and assumed it was just normal after surgery, but it still seems really excessive.

A friend finally talked me into getting my labs done, but nothing showed as abnormal.

Has anyone else experienced something like this? Did anyone else get diagnosed with something?

Both my doctor and I are at a bit of a loss on what to do next. I'm 33, so it seems pretty early for menopause if that's what's going on.

I'm 22M (trans) and am planning on asking about an elective or partially medical hysterectomy.

I have horrible periods and heavy bleeding, bad cramping, and large clots the size of quarters or clementines when I do bleed- although a CT and transvaginal ultrasound have confirmed nothing is going on in there to cause it.

I've been on birth control for 2-3 years to curb my dysphoria and stop my cycles altogether; similar to a hormone blocker- I skip placebos and it has entirely stopped all menstrual activity- but this comes with its own challenges. I have gained weight and find it hard to lose it, my appetite has grown, and I feel off.

I want to ask for one for the purpose of stopping my cycle, not having to take birth control anymore to better my health and ability to lose weight, and to avoid pregnancy and dysphoria both. I want to be fit and healthy, but I feel like my birth control is limiting that- and without birth control, I'd have horrible cycles again every month with pain and even worse dysphoria.

Does anyone have similar experiences and went through with it? Even if not, I'd love to hear about elective non-cancerous hysterectomies or hysterectomies without medical reasons (as cancer and endo can raise bleeding and risks, and I don't have that so I won't experience it likely).

So I had my hysterectomy Sept 15 so I'm a month post op. Had everything taken out except my ovaries. I had adenomyosis and endometriosis, the Endo was described as gunpowder Endo and very little but my surgeon ablated it.

A few days ago I started getting excruciating pelvic pain. It just hurts in the middle and feels like I have to pee. I have already been to the hospital I don't have a UTI, my stitches looked great. I've followed everything exactly how I was supposed to.

I was pain free that whole month then out of nowhere this happened. Only morphine at the hospital helped very minimally. I went and saw my surgeon again and she confirmed I do have bacterial vaginosis but I doubt it's causing this much pain....

Has this happened to anyone else? I'm desperate for answers or relief..

I’m curious how y’all are tending to incision scars? I am curious both for long term cosmetic uh niceness, but also keeping what is under the scar very healthy/no complications like adhesions etc.

- My friend lent me a red-light therapy wrap thing I have been using since week one,
- My Dr. suggested using “Prequel scar solutions silicone scar stick” which I have been using since start of week 3.
- I can’t tell if these are helping or not. My scars are a little red and still a little raised and I think some if them were not raised before I started using Prequel…

Any of you have experience with Prequel…
Any of you have experience with red light …for scars? I was setting the thing to “aches and pain” bc I was hoping it was penetrating through and helping my internal stuff heal too but sh I switch the red light to “wrinkles” or “acne” for scar repair??

What else are y’all doing and how’s it going?
Do scars flatten over a long time line?
… Also I am wondering about using topical castor oil to prevent adhesions … Any experience with this?

(FWIW Me: 4wPO total laparoscopic (kept ovaries) with added help from a general surgeon to clear adhesions...
(Had a bUNCH of fibroids removed almost 12 years ago and developed some abdominal adhesions since then.) Overall feeling/healing great.
4 of my laparoscopic incisions were sealed with glue and then I had a longer vertical cut by my belly button that had surgical tape(?) all glue and tape was removed at 2 week post-op.)

I'm 26 NB and have a hysterectomy next month. I've got 2 large fibroids that are causing a lot of issues like urinary incontinence and extremely heavy bleeding (so bad I've been to the ER almost every month for blood loss since it started in July). Looking for any advice or things to expect.

I know Im young. But i don't want children & my family has a long history of giant fibroids with one of my aunts needing an emergency hysterectomy due to hemorrhaging. Even without medical necessity of it, a hysterectomy feels very gender affirming for me so I know I want the surgery. As my surgery date gets closer though, I'm starting to feel more and more scared.

What are some things you wish you had known or prepared before surgery? How did you keep from going crazy during post op?

This will be my my first major surgery

I just wanted to share my experience and see if anyone has gone through something similar.

I had a laparoscopic hysterectomy 6 weeks ago (kept my ovaries), and the first two weeks of recovery went pretty well.

Around week 2, I started having some light bleeding for the first time.
About two weeks ago, I had an ultrasound and they found a hematoma above my vaginal cuff, along with partial vaginal cuff dehiscence.

Apparently, the opening isn’t big enough to need another surgery, so my doctor gave me some medication to stop the bleeding and help things heal. They also extended my medical leave.

Has anyone dealt with something similar? How long did it take to heal?