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Dear LoganNHaleighsMom,

I am sorry to hear about your endometriosis and other challenges. I would strongly suggest you get a second opinion from another doctor. Running a fever for four months is not typical, and I am sure you'd like to know what's causing it--along with your swollen abdomen, dizziness, and other symptoms.

Hope you feel better soon,

Byroney

I'm very concerned that you've been running a fever for 4 months. Your other symptoms are also a concern. I urge you to see a doctor to determine the cause.

Before having any surgery or procedure on your female organs, please educate yourself about the consequences. The uterus and ovaries are meant to work together and any procedure to alter their function can have far-reaching adverse effects.

The HERS Foundation at www.hersfoundation.com provides educational resources for hysterectomy and other female organ procedures.

Tubal ligation oftentimes results in periods that are more problematic - heavier bleeding, cramping, etc. - due to the hormonal disruption caused by the loss of blood flow from the ovaries. It can also cause other hormone imbalance/deficiency symptoms similar to those of menopause but worse. These can not only make your life miserable but also predispose you to "age" related maladies or diseases. There's actually a name for it - Tubal Ligation Syndrome.

Hysterectomy is permanently damaging - physically, emotionally, mentally and sexually. Here's some info:

The uterus is key to the pelvic structure. Its removal will cause the bladder and bowel to prolapse and increase risk of incontinence. The severing of the ligaments that hold the uterus in place will cause your spine to compress resulting in a protruding abdomen / thickened waist and possible back, hip and leg problems.

Your risk of heart disease will be 3x that of an intact woman (7x if the ovaries are also removed - castration).

The severed nerves and blood vessels will reduce sensation in your pelvic area, genitalia, vagina, breasts and possibly throughout your body. You will likely experience loss of libido and sexual response. You will no longer experience uterine orgasms. Some women also experience a loss of loving and maternal feelings (which may be due to the connection between the uterus and oxytocin).

In 35-40% of cases, the ovaries fail prematurely after the uterus is removed. The ovaries are part of the endocrine system and produce hormones throughout life; they do not shut down at menopause.

The HERS Foundation at www.hersfoundation.com/ provides women with the facts about and alternatives to hysterectomy. View the Female Anatomy DVD. Check out the Facts, Adverse Effects Data and the Blog to find out more. HERS is available for consultation at (888) 750-HERS. 98% of women HERS has referred to board-certified gynecologists after being told they needed hysterectomies, discovered that, in fact, they did not need hysterectomies.

You need to set this goal of having yet another child aside and get this unknown fever, pain, swelling and painful intercourse looked into first before considering another child, a tubal ligation or a hysterectomy.

If your physician is not adequately addressing these symptoms, find another physician.

Gail