I had a hysterctomy and now my husband wants a baby. Is invitro an option?
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The world right now in May of 2006 is climbing toward 7,000,000,000 -- yes, billion -- people.  For health reasons, you have had a hysterectomy.  And now your husband wants another baby.  What do YOU want?  Do you have any children in the first place?  Have you or he had children together, or do you have children from previous relationships?  How much strain would this pregnancy put on your body and your relationship?  All of these questions and more, I'm sure, need to be considered.\n\nIn vitro may be an option, but it's expensive and very iffy, with maybe a 10% chance of impregnation at any one time.  At several thousand dollars per cycle and no promises, IVF is often an emotional rollercoaster, as people get their hopes up and then nothing.  Are you willing to go through, potentially, months and years of disappointment, dwindling finances and no child at the end?\n\nUsing a surrogate is a possibility, but surrogacy is fraught with emotional time-bombs.  Some surrogates want to keep the baby.  Mothers who cannot have children physically may be resentful and jealous of the other woman's ability to become and stay pregnant.  I don't know what the protocol is after a child is born from a surrogate, but it seems an extraordinary thing for a woman to give birth to a child and then just walk away, but I suppose that's how it's done.  \n\nUltimately if you don't have a uterus, you cannot have a baby naturally that I'm aware of.  You would have to use a surrogate, or you would have to adopt.  I'd suggest you do some research and reading first, talk this over with your husband, and talk it over with yourself, and think about what you really want.  \n\nIt sends up a big red flag to me that after a hysterectomy where your uterus is removed, your husband suddenly wants a baby -- and obviously you cannot do this.  Is it really a baby he wants, or something else emotionally?  Having a baby complicates relationships and never solves any problem.  Babies even when wanted bring stress to a relationship.  Perhaps some marriage counseling and/or some very honest talks are very much in order.  I wish you the best.\n\nGood luck.  Cheers, K
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Before I had my hysterectomy, I was asking that exact same question.  Both of my sisters had already had their surgeries, and our mother had to have one, as well, when she was pretty young.  I had mine in June of 2006, shortly before I turned 36 years old.  They were able to do mine vaginally, and they were able to save my ovaries, so I was lucky.  However, my mother and my sisters had to be cut open.  I had already been through all of the pain from a C-Section, so I was pleased to find out that they were able to do mine vaginally.  It takes less time to heal, but you absolutely need to wait until the doctor says that you are off of pelvic rest before you return to business as usual with your spouse.  BUT, let me tell you; rest assured that your sex life will be every bit as enjoyable as it was before.  Mine has been even better because I use to hurt all of the time until I had my surgery.  I had already had my tubes tied, so it didn't make any difference for me as far as not having to worry about birth control; on the contrary, my oldest sister, who is now 40, has really enjoyed not having to worry about that part.  I was concerned in the beginning that it might not feel as good to my husband, but he said that he can't tell any difference, and we still have mind blowing orgasms!  You'll do just fine; just let yourself heal, first.
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Yes, you sure can.  It is a slim chance, but possible.  The only method of steriliation that is 100% is total hysterectomy and vasectomy.
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Ask ur Dr to continue Premarin. \n\nAs u had undergone hysterectomy u have no chance of developing any Cancer.
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I think when you refer to a partial hysterectomy, you mean that you would either be keeping your ovaries/fallopian tubes and/or cervix.  \nI had a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (TAH), that is removal of the uterus and cervix (but kept ovaries/fallopian tubes) at the age of 22, just over 2 years ago.  The hysterectomy relieved a significant amount of the pain I was experiencing from endometriosis.  I did not have any children at the time of hysterectomy.\nYou need to determine if you can continue living with the quality of life you have now.  If you cannot, you should explore other treatments (if you have not already done so) for your condition.  \nIf you have exhausted other treatments, or a hysterectomy is urgently needed because of significant problems (as determined by your doctor), it may be a decision you want to consider.  \nIf you have not already done so, I would encourage you to seek a second medical opinion and discuss your thoughts/fears, etc. with family or a trusted friend.\nBest wishes!
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Yes it is possible for you to have a baby using a surrogate mom. They will "harvest" your eggs from your ovaries and fertilize them with your husbands sperm and then  implant them into a surrogate mom.\nGood luck. Don't forget about adoption too as an option. there are always little kids that need a real mom & dad.
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Yes, by having a hysterectomy or becoming pregnant
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Go to the largest fertility specialists in your area and ask what their payment options are.  Many offer a set fee for as many tries as it takes to make the invitro successful.  Use a bank or second mortgage as a last resort, we went through many, many cycles and we're unsuccesfull.
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Yes I had to have a total hysterectomy because of cyst on my ovaries and I'm only 27 years old. I had it about 3 months ago and the only thing that I really had to deal with was depression because I thought  that I was too young and I really wanted to have kids. Good luck to you I hope all goes well.
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yes, type hormones replacement in search bar. My wife has her ovaries removed on the 22 of this month and she go on on them. If you want to learn more search the Internet and also talk to your Dr.
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I had a hysterectomy for the same reason (years ago) and it was the best thing that I ever did.  No more of that crap.  I had the same symptoms you do - I was miserable.  I swear, if all that stuff grew back again, I'd have ANOTHER hysterectomy LOL\nI'm not kidding though.
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I would suggest another surgical intervention, but this time with a team of specialists.  Often, at places like the Center for Endo Care, they will assemble a surgical team of specialists from each field - for example, a Endo excisionist, a bowel surgeon, a bladder surgeon and whomever else you may need to expertly work to truly excise residual disease and adhesions from all locations.  Check into the CEC at www.centerforendo.com or Drs. Cook or Redwine at www.drcook.com and www.endometriosistreatment.org, respectively.  You don't have to live like this; there are options out there and people who truly can help you.  Hysterectomy is not a cure for Endo and will not do zip for adhesions or bowel disease, so look into those docs.  Good luck and feel better.
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I've been on it for 15 years because I had toxic shock syndrom in college and did not want a hysterectomy.  I recently discovered from a bone density test that I have thinning bones and am a candidate for osteoperosis.  My OBGYN kicked up my calcium and vitamin D, but it may be too late.  I did gain a little weight, but since I was so under-weight due to the disease, it hasn't bothered me much to gain a few pounds.  Since I cannot have children anyway, I was never told of any problems with miscarriage or defects as a result of being on depro provera for the length of time I have been.
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Yes there is.  Here is a link that shows various treatments.\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uterine_fibroids#Treatment\n\nI had the uterine arterial embolization.  It hurt like a mofo, but it was worth it.  If you go with this option, you can email me at zyada_tx @ yahoo.com for more information.\n\nDo NOT let a doctor convince you that you must get a hysterectomy! Some doctors are convinced that hystorectomy is the only way to treat this (or perhaps they prefer the profit margin).\n\nAlso, I heard very, very bad things about the medicine listed in that article. It's basically an artificial menopause with all the grief that entails.
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I had the UAE that OldGrump mentioned.  I have been very happy with the results.\n\nThere is also myomectomy, which removes only the fibroid(s) through surgery.\n\nFrom what I observed on some fibroids boards, it seemed that UAE was better for numerous smallish fibroids, whereas myomectomy was better for one or two very large fibroids.  I say this because I saw one or two people go with the UAE for very large fibroids and have health problems; however, some people who got myomectomies, they found far more and smaller fibroids than they thought.\n\nThere is a new treatment called HIFU which is a completely non-invasive treatment.  I don't know anything about this.\n\nThere is a medicine that can be used; however it basically puts the patient into an artificial menopause with ALL the associated problems.\n\nDo NOT let your Gyno convince you that a hysterectomy is the only avenue of treatment.  If she or he refuses to consider other treatments, get your gyno's reasons and a second opinion. And a third one.  Hysterectomies are severly overdone, at least in the U.S. and it's one of the more profitable operations.
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not possible at all. the uterus is the only place where the embryo/foetus develops. so if it has been removed, how can anyone get pregnant?
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OB GYN.  They have a patch they can give her.  I know, I have one right now.