Parkinson's & My Uterus: Decisions (Not Just For Women)

This is by far my most personal video. In it I share my thoughts on Parkinson's (YOPD) & My Uterus and the partial hysterectomy my gynecologist has recommended. But also how vulnerable we are when we are in the doctors office, hearing what we want to hear, and how incomplete the picture can be given time limits to talk with health care professionals. I say this video is not just for women because both men a women with Parkinson's will often find themselves in tricky situations and as always I hope we can learn from each other!
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[@shanhavins]

The most interesting lesson I have learned since my diagnosis is that Parkinson's affects EVERYTHING.

[@denajessup6675]

You are going through hell with Parkinson’s. I listened and trusted my doctor and he gave me a total hysterectomy and your body goes straight into Menopause! It is HELL without those hormones. I am proud of you for doing your research!

[@alindaramos-marciano8130]

Hi Jennifer, thank you for bringing this subject to us. I am 50 and still have my period. I wish I didn’t but I also fear what Menopause will be like.

[@rogerokelley]

Anxiously waiting on a new video ❤😊

[@daniellelittle6981]

Reach out to me if you’d like to talk more. I don’t know if my situation is one that can help you but I’m definitely here if you need me. I had to have partial hysterectomy at 25. I had just had my second child. I lost my uterus and cervix but was able to keep my ovaries. I got Parkinson’s right at my 33rd birthday, like I remember the tremor had definitely started by that birthday. I am 37 now, so five years in. So my hysterectomy was before my Parkinson’s but because I have ovaries and a young I still have that monthly hormonal cycle. I’m happy to answer any questions. Anything I can do.

[@JeremyMcdonald]

Thanks for your transparent take on such a personal issue. As a man, I deal with different issues obviously, however I believe men need to be willing to talk about these things with the women we love. Excellent work, Jennifer!😊

[@toryberch]

Hey Jennifer 👋👋😊

[@ANTHONYPENROSE-dp5pz]

10.38 am I have had mine for 10yrs

[@alittlebitshaky]

Ten years ago, after a sudden onset of extremely heavy periods, I was diagnosed with a uterine fibroid. I was 2 years into my PD journey and I was 45. At no point was a hysterectomy suggested. I had day surgery to remove the fibroid and it went well ( from a gynaecological perspective and a PD perspective)

[@MikeMercury]

sometimes its hard to take a decision , we try to inform ourselves but there are so many contradictions that we do know what to do

[@MikeMercury]

bonjour jennifer

[@anthonylawlor2904]

One person's view: We live in a society that promotes seeing the human body as a machine instead of as a living process. The machine view sees the body as a collection or parts that can be removed and replaced at will The living process view sees the body as a whole, integrated organism the can only be cared for by considering the whole. This includes how our society sees Parkinson's. Our society promotes pills and procedures, a hit of dopamine and/or a DBS implant for the brain. We cannot treat Parkinson's effectively until doctors see us as whole, living beings interconnected with the rest of life. I don't know of anyone who does this. It's not about taking a few supplements, exercising and meditating. It's about looking deeply into the body as a whole and treating that wholeness of body, mind and that elusive energy and awarness called spirit. I don't know how we live and treat Parkinson's in the wholeness of being. Asking the right questions and being open to unexpected answers may be a start.

[@karlaricker2562]

No, don't do it! He should just beable to remove the fibroid or leave it alone! Would you like to possible have a pregnancy someday? Something to think about and your doctor doesn't have your best interest in mind if he is quickly coming to this suggestion.