Need Advice on a Surgery

I think it is all going to depend on the circumstances which you are trying to decide what to do. Each person in going to be different. I have had both the DNC (for miscarriage) and the endoscopy done but for different reasons than the female ones. The DNC was more cramping painful afterwards (I was asleep during the procedure.) The Endoscopy isn't painful as you are asleep for that too. I too, was given an option for hysterectomy after my fourth pregnancy. I decided I didn't want to do that since I was only 30 at the time. I opted for the balloon ablasion instead. This is outpatient surgery and the OB will go in and burn the inside of the uterus. I was asleep and had mild cramping for a day afterwards. I do not have my periods anymore, nor cramping. But, I still have my organs intact. Depending on the reasoning for doing so, you need to decide for yourself what is going to be right for you.

My sister in law just had the DNC and endoscopy and had great results from it. My other sister in law had a histerectomy and that went well for her too. I guess it just depends on the reasons for it. Pray about it.

Hi A.:

I have not had a DNC but have had a hysterectomy. I got mine when I was 33 years old. I have to say it was the best thing that ever happened to me. I feel so much better now. I had it done laparascopically so the recovery time was minimal.
Are you wanting more children, is that why you don't want the surgery?
I just know from my own experience it is wonderful and don't ever regret having it done.

Good luck with your surgery and God bless you!!!

T.
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I had a DNC after a miscarriage. And the dr. said that that's the most common time a DNC is performed. is there something specific you're being told to have them for?

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I had a Historectimy at age 30 after my daughter was born. And, it was the best thing I ever did!!! If you know you are finished having children I would say go for it!! I also had about 10 DNC's and they were no problem, uncomfortable but no problem. Just make sure you ask the drs about saving at least on ovary so you do not have to take hormone medicine!!

As many have told you, it completely depends on the reason for your surgery. Since your physician should know you better than anyone else, I think it is best to ask her/him. D&C procedures are very common and hysterectomies are becoming less common. Both are very safe procedures; however you need to ask your physician the alternatives/risks/benefits of doing this procedure based on your history. Any physician that is not willing to spend time with you prior to the procedure is not a physician you should want to take care of you anyway. Working in medicine, this is my suggestion.

I have had many DNC'S (8 to be exact). and not sure about the endoscopy or the historectimy. not sure if i have heard of those. but maybe i have. i have had a few biopsies and also something called a histeosopinogram(i know i spelled it wrong but that's the closest i can get..lol). maybe if you describe the procedure i can tell you if i've had them.

why are they telling you to do these things? do you have an incomplete miscarriage? i'm sure those those procedures are used for many other things that i'm not aware of. i would love to try to help you if i can.
hope to hear from you..
T.