Was having a full hysterectomy at 44 to manage endometriosis worth it?
One person shares the outcome of this decision: “Had a full hysterectomy at 44 to manage endometriosis”. Read how it affected their happiness, stress and finances, and whether they would do it again.
The one thing nobody tells you
The grief surprised me even though I didn't want more children. There's something about the choice being taken away permanently that hits different to choosing it yourself.
| Happiness after | 4/5 · Better |
| Stress after | 4/5 · Higher |
| Financial impact | Slightly worse |
The conversation
The grief part is so important. I had the same procedure and nobody warned me about the emotional side. The physical recovery was nothing compared to the mental side.
Thank you for sharing this. I'm facing this decision now and everyone keeps telling me I'll feel amazing after. Nice to hear someone be honest about the complicated feelings.