Should I cancel hysterectomy?

Women's health
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I'm  booked to have a hysterectomy in Aug (recurring fibroids) my OBGYN says that a second embolization procedure would not be recommended. I had an embolization in 2006 and a myometomy in 2001. I'm almost 46. I thought that once I had a hysterectomy that left ovaries intact I would not have early menopause. But having researched it it seems 1in3 women have early menopause even when ovaries left intact. Has anyone else had a second embolization procedure?  I cannot understand why Dr saying it's not recommended

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Hi Rachel,

I haven't had a 2nd embolisation procedure but I did have a full hysterectomy in Dec 2013, Ovaries, Womb and Cervix all removed (Cervix taken due to the position of one of my many fibroids).

I can honestly say that having my hysterectomy was the best thing I ever did. I am 45 now, 44 at the time of my op, and I was apprehensive and reluctant to accept this as an option at first BUT the symptoms and discomfort I was getting from my fibroids was so severe that in the end I agreed and I haven't looked back.

I went on to HRT approximately 8 week post op and I feel great. Everyone is commenting on how much better I look and I feel it too.

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Hi, thanks for your reply, I've decided to have another embolization having consulted my radiologist who says a hysterectomy not necessary ...good to hear how well you are doing, seems like you made the right choice. Good luck 

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I was unable to get a hysterectomy or ablation or use hormones due to other medical conditions.  My pain and bleeding put me in the hospital several times.  I would get a unit of blood and be sent home to hopefully recover -- but I never really did.  I tried all sorts of herbs -- some helped.  But look up US patent 20120115905.  This stuff completely got rid of my fibroids -- and many of my other health conditions cleared up too.  They were all related to oxidative stress -- and no one told me that -- unbelievable.  And I now have a 5 day small bleed period.  I can not ever remember having that -- ever in my life.  I have always been riddled with pain and bloating.