[Erin]

Hello Ladies,

I need some wisdom from those of you who have had hysterectomies. I am going to have at least an oopherectomy (sp?) soon, since I am highly ER positive. But, I am alos considering a hysterectomy since I have a slight family history of uterine cancer.

My onc says taking the ovaries and the bulk of the uterus, but leaving the cervix is the best idea. Says it will help support the bladder and pelvic floor. He also has concerns about the removal of the cervix having a negative effect on sex.

On the other hand, my ob/gyn is in favor of a full hysterectomy, saying that the removal of the cervix will not affect my sex life or impair any other function in that area. He makes the case that it will (of course) rule out future cervical cancer.

Have any of you had this choice or can you comment on your satisfaction with the kind of hysterectomy you had?

As always, thanks in advance for your advice :-)