Hi everybody
I'm new to this forum but finding it a great comfort. I've had 2 LLETZ procedures to remove CGIN. After having no clear margins at all on the 2nd one, the advise is to have a hysterectomy. I'm ok with it, I've had my kids and I feel like I've had a lucky escape. So I'm just wondering if anyone has any information on what to expect from a hysterectomy, how they do it? What is recovery like? How long will I be in hospital? Will I go through menopause? What is menopause like? Has anyone had a hysterectomy for CGIN or CIN and cancer has been found during surgery? Sorry lots of questions!!
Hi Kirstshan. I didn't have CGIN but CIN 3 which developed into CC. I was post menopausal at the time but needed a radical hysterectomy which was carried out laparascopically. Sounds as though yours has been found early so you may not need a rad hysterectomy but a simple one. Ovaries might be left intact so no menopause. It depends on the consultant as to whether you have a laparascopic hysterectomy or the abdominal incision. Recovery times will obviously depend on what you have. If you are fit and well then it's an inconvenience but you recover in about 6 weeks. Can't lift things or drive for a couple of weeks, but if you plan for it and get people to help then you will be fine. Good luck with the op if that's what you go for.
