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  • gingerbrat [she/her]@hexbear.netM
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    3 days ago

    The hysterectomy will definitely help with a lot of the fibroid related issues, and on top of that with your irregular periods. I hope the doctors help you out meow-hug

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      3 days ago

      Thank you. cuddle I’m just worried if they know I still have the occasional half-hearted period they might be less likely to do a hysterectomy. I’ve read so many stories about women being forced to live with terrible womb-related issues because doctors are more concerned with preserving female fertility than improving female quality of life.

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        3 days ago

        I love you, sweetie, and you deserve so much better than all of this cuddle

        What I do know (only from experience, can’t point to any studies or medical reports) is that fibroids can and do cause infertility. Arguing that you have those combined with a lot of hormonal issues because of your thyroid history might actually be argument enough to get the hysterectomy approved. You may have to be very adamant to get this solution, but I believe in you.