Total Hysterectomy Is A Total Misconception - 132

[@alejandraayala655]

omg am I the only here at Menopause Taylor University who feels damn proud of herself when she gets all the answers to the questions correct? Gold star for me! ⭐️

[@MenopauseTaylor]

No, I am very proud of you, and I give you an A+.

[@loreley3772]

Watching this video 15 hrs after my total hysterectomy! I understood more with your fruit and vegetables demonstration than the explanation my GYN gave me thanks 🙏🏻 great channel

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Even though it would have been so much better (and given you so much more peace of mind) if you'd seen this before your surgery, I am absolutely thrilled that you saw it at all. You'll benefit even more if you watch video 7 (on anatomy) and video 8 (on surgical procedures). I love knowing that you're getting this education. If you start with video 1 and watch them all in order, you will understand absolutely everything. And if you ever want my personal help in tailoring all the information specifically to YOU, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.

[@loreley3772]

@@MenopauseTaylor I’m on it! Looking for the videos right now! Gas in my abdominal is absolutely uncomfortable 🥵 worst bloating pain! Thank you very much for your reply!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@loreley3772 And, Lorena, just so you know: This entire education is designed in a way that only gives you the education you deserve if you start with video 1 and watch them all in order. Otherwise, it's like trying to read before you learn the alphabet, and you will sabotage your entire menopause management.

[@loreley3772]

@@MenopauseTaylor yes! I’ll go in order and I love all your videos! 🙏🏻

[@davinawonderling9361]

When you said that the removal of both uterus and cervix constitutes a total hysterectomy, I figured that having your uterus removed and your cervix left constitutes a partial hysterectomy 😊

[@carolrender8260]

I had Uterus,Cervix, Fallopian tubes and Ovaries removed. I was told that once they open you up, anything that looks abnormal would also be removed. Dr. Took my Lymph nodes from my pelvic floor. I was up the next day.

[@Lifewithlisalove]

I recently had a total hysterectomy with oophorectomy because of endometriosis, fibroids and adenomyosis and am so glad I watched your channel prior to my surgery. I plan to continue to do so since I am still unsure on wether or not I want hrt. I was told by my nurse that I wouldn’t need it since I was already considered post-menopause at 46 years old. I went into menopause right after having an endometrial ablation, apparently the one ovary I had left decided it didn’t want to work as well anymore. I just got the results in from blood work prior to my surgery and found out my estrogen was low yet testosterone free was sky high and above range. Now that I have zero ovaries I’m wondering if I should take anything or not. I am one week out from robotic surgery and was told we would address HRT in six weeks. So far I’m feeling better than I did before surgery with exception of night time hot flashes but they aren’t as bad as before. I have lost 11 pounds in 8 days so far. I’m so afraid of gaining any back and want to continue to lose it as I’m 80 pounds over weight. I just don’t know if should risk it with hrt so I’m going to inform myself as much as possible by watching even more if your videos. You are such a good teacher!! I can’t thank you enough for all that you do for so many women out there. You are legendary.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, schedule a consultation with me. I can help you so much with all this. This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you. Thank you for your kind compliments. And if you do have a consultation, I will tailor everything specifically to YOU. That's where the real magic happens.

[@yesicanasso5823]

WOW I have been in the dark thinking that my procedures was a partial because the doctor left my ovaries and the total is when the uterus and ovaries both are removed and also thought that my menopause start after the surgery because my menstrual period stopped. Shame on me too much ignorance. I was in the late 30 when this happens I'm almost 60 yo. Thank you so much for share you valuable knowledge.🏝🌴🤗

[@barbaraondich7374]

So did I 😒

[@claudiafalcon4915]

I’m 42 had 3 children I miscarriage on 2018😞💔 I’m done😔have relatively small fibroids that make my life miserable. As I type this I have been bleeding for a month😖 not to mention the painful cramps, low back and not enjoyable Intercourse. I cannot thank you enough 😫 I need a total hysterectomy (that my Dr. did not mention, or attempt to relate😡) I know this NOW from watching your video!! I’m definitely seeking a different OBGYN 😒 I been so scared (OUT OF IGNORANCE 😣)and crying 😭 for almost 2 years 🥺 dredging this procedure. I AM READY NOW that I’ve Lear from you!! 🤗 MUCHÍSIMAS GRACIAS ☺️ 💜

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Claudia, Please schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME BEFORE seeing any doctor. I will arm you with everything you need to achieve exactly what you want. And I will tailor all the information specifically to YOUR situation so that you understand it fully. I'll spend the kind of time necessary to teach you what you deserve to know.

[@jennieoh8543]

Loved the ninja chop!!! You are a goofball..I like it!!! Great video I knew nothing of this.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Well see, you learned a lot. Now you know I'll do anything to make sure you get the information you deserve.

[@paolacaro7980]

I had a total histerectomy and the doctor decided to keep my ovarius and just after 6 months I started with my menopause at my very early 43s!!

[@pamtewes5276]

Same. My question is, since there was no blood with cycles any longer, but since ovaries are still in cycle, how do you know when you are no longer cycling? I need to figure it out to know whether HRT is applicable (within the 5 to 10 yr window of opportunity still!)

[@lipstickkonniption7527]

Ok. I just realised after watching all your KZbins and hearing your radio podcasts. The pianist is you! And original composition? So lovely 💋

[@charlottemann3352]

Excellent! I think that wisdom diamond just went up by a carat! Thanks again.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

What a lovely way to put it! You're a real gem.

[@lislis9832]

Nice. I like the way you teach using layman terms. Well done, I'm now clear with the difference of the two.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I am so glad this education serves your needs. I use the familiar to explain the unfamiliar. And I hope you laugh while you learn.

[@yvettebennett6170]

Your props explain so much and yet it's so hilarious too. How you chop off the uterus and leave the cervix to show a partial hysterectomy just makes me laugh. 😂 This all sounds familiar. I remember you going over all of this earlier in your videos. Sounds to me like a full hysterectomy truly is a misconception for us all including the doctors. Five years ago my OBGYN told me verbally she was performing a partial hysterectomy. What I truly had was a total hysterectomy from what you have already taught me and today's video. She removed my uterus and my cervix but left the rest and called it a partial hysterectomy. It sent me into complete surgical menopause. It was horrible. Had I known all of this 5 years ago I would have prepared much better. So glad to have found you. I guessed the questions all correct because I am watching these in order. 😊

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Unfortunately, when the public has a universal misconception about something, the professionals just fall in line with it because they don't have the time to correct it. It's shameful, really. But there are many doctors who use the wrong terminology knowing full well that it's wrong.

[@wildflower7321]

Surgical menopause? I thought leaving the ovaries would mean you wouldn't go into early menopause?

[@yvettebennett6170]

@wildflower7321 That was the plan. Unfortunately it is not what happened.

[@artgirl9005]

I went through early menopause at age 41 (I gave birth to my first and only child at age 39) - my mother took DES back in the 1950's and this caused the early menopause. Then at age 55 I had a full hysterectomy - everything was removed (I saw the surgical report). Prior to this time I had PCOS, FIbroids and Endometrosis so severely I could NEVER have kids and needed help with Hormone Treatments for almost two years to have my only child. My hormones STILL appear to be screwed up and I am NOT being told what is "normal" and what is "not normal" for my hormone test results amounts. To be honest, they seem quite high for someone like me. Estrogen 50.3 and it was a lot lower 3 years ago at 33.0 and, my Testosterone 58.3 - just 3 years ago was a very high 76.6 and I am now 68 yrs. old !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TSH has been all over the place as well...up and down like crazy !!!! Is this the effect of PCOS regardless of total hysterectomy??? Loads of controversy over this subject. Severe hair loss, loss of ends of eyebrows and thinning of eyelashes too. Be great to get a full answer.

[@dbc4133]

THANK YOU!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 😊👍 This was the only video I came across which explains exactly what it is. I have to share this video with all the women I know. EVERYONE is so Confused. You are an Awesome Teacher!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so very welcome, my dear!

[@phoenixmoon3]

Thank you. I’m having this procedure soon. Getting as much info as possible

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Please consider scheduling a consultation with me before your procedure I will teach you absolutely everything so that you have no surprises. Peace of mind is everything. Here's how a consultation works: 1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone. (But very shortly, I’ll have my own video platform embedded in my website.) 2) I would send you an email to confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. If you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I will give you a 5-day deadline for sending all materials, and will not accept anything after that date. 3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points out the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU, using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages. 4) I will send you the document by email 72 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth. 5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want in order to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed. 6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use. 7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and re-balance their options. The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got from the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request. So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively). I hope to meet you soon!

[@Dan-ir5cq]

You are a very caring person. Thank you🩵

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so very welcome, my dear.

[@nelluke]

Hi Dr Taylor, you are right about your friends telling you you are wrong! After your earlier videos explaining the different procedures, I had friends telling me ‘no, that’s wrong, the terminology must have changed over the years’ or ‘that might be what it means in the USA, but it’s different in Australia’. Are these surgical terminologies the same worldwide? And if our mother or grandmother had a Total Hysterectomy in the 1950s, did it mean removal of only the uterus and cervix back then? Thank you so much for answering all these questions. I always read everyone’s questions because sometimes you put so much valuable information in the answers!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

The terminology has never been any different anywhere in the entire world. That just goes to show you have woefully uneducated and unaware women are. Can you imagine letting someone operate on you and not know what they removed? It happens all the time, all because of these misconceptions. That's why I teach you directly. I want YOU to know what's right.

[@msrozbrown]

Awesome vid!! Amazing info. Definitely clarifying. Thank you Menopause Taylor!!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so welcome, my dear.

[@angelmuscledoc]

Loved this Dr Barbie...I am a visual learner as you know 😋

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I get so excited when you enjoy learning. Now you'll never forget this.

[@thekosherkitchen7324]

Yay! I got both answers correct!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You're a star student! Congratulations, my dear.

[@thekosherkitchen7324]

@@MenopauseTaylor and you are my hero! Thanks for all you do for us! From the first video my best friend sent me I was HOOKED. You have the EXACT same style as I do if I could afford it! We even have the same curly hair! It's an honor!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

We're sisters! Whenever I meet another woman with curly hair, I ask her, "So, when did you stop fighting YOUR hair?" And we burst out in gales of laughter. We all have the same stories: We fought our curls for the first half of our lives, and then we gave up one day and became free. I'm so glad you're here learning what you deserve to know.

[@thekosherkitchen7324]

@@MenopauseTaylor OMG!!! My landlady 20 years ago saw me out of the shower. She said "OH WOW! Did you get a perm?" I said, "no, I just washed my hair". She rolled her eyes at me and said "Your problem is your fighting AGAINST what God gave you! Work WITH what He gave you!" I knew she was right and so I stopped and now I love my curls. Lol! Crazy we have the same story!!!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Your landlady was very kind to tell you that you're so beautiful the way you are. Kudos to both of you.

[@blancao5988]

I’m having a hysterectomy due to uterine fibroid/endometriosis and severe adenomyosis. My surgeon is taking my uterus and Fallopian tubes. I’m keeping my cervix and ovaries. For some reason, I feel at peace with that, but hoping no issues with sex life.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

PLEASE, PLEASE, BEFORE you have any surgery, have a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. Rarely do doctors take the time to tell you the whole truth and the whole story. I will (even though I, too, am a gynecologic surgeon). You are about to do some very wrong things, my dear.

[@cindybrown1356]

SO interesting! Here I thought I was pretty savvy, that I knew a fair amount about menopause. I would have said, a total hysterectomy included removing the ovaries! I won’t forget this! Way back in December, 1974 I had a C-section because I had a large dermoid cyst on my left ovary. Thankfully I was blessed with my wonderful son, my left ovary was removed, I thought I would have trouble getting pregnant again, but that right ovary did it’s job! A sweet baby girl in 1978. 💜. I’ve read different theories on dermoid cysts, I’ve often wondered if I was born with it on my ovary, or did it develop during my first pregnancy? Either way....I sure miss the hormones I once made! Lol. Thank you for giving us women a platform to share, for loving us as you do. You’re the best! I love you!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I love that you're learning all this stuff! A "Dermoid Cyst" is something that any woman can develop. But, they're not common. Your ovaries contain all the cell types that are contained within a Dermoid Cyst. Most of the time, they never develop. In some women, they do. So, you were't born with the cyst itself But you were born with the potential for the cyst to develop.

[@cindybrown1356]

Menopause Taylor Thank you SO much for clarifying that for me! The thing was the size of a cantaloupe! Lol. I appreciate you so much.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Yes, dermoid cysts can get very large. Cantaloupe-size is not considered to be that large for a dermoid cyst.

[@cindybrown1356]

Menopause Taylor oh my! Thank you again! ❤️

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You're welcome!

[@theoneandonlypinkypinky8245]

Thank you for this video you answered my questions about the cervix. You are a great teacher! We are watching this at 3 am LOL! So you know we really want to learn! Thanks for this video!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Well, the mere fact that your brain is in learning mode at 3 AM is impressive. I'm pretty much brain-dead at that hour at this point in my life.

[@theoneandonlypinkypinky8245]

@@MenopauseTaylor haha I am brain dead at 8 am 9 am 10 am when many are wide awake LOL!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I wake up at 5 AM habitually! That's probably about the time you're drifting off to sleep.

[@theoneandonlypinkypinky8245]

@@MenopauseTaylor how did you know? LOL!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Oh, I know. The rest of my family consists of a bunch of night owls. They think I'm really strange.

[@maximillian1109]

As an trans/enby person who wanna have this done sooner rather than later, I thank you ever so much for this information!^^

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are ever so welcome! I love knowing that I can help you.

[@Araksi_N]

🙄

[@missjuneplum1]

Thanks for clearing up. Your demonstration was clear, and easy to understand.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so very welcome, my dear.

[@MRSJACWINTERS]

You’re teaching method is definitely different, but I have to admit I won’t forget what I was taught , thank you

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'm so glad to hear this. I'll do whatever it takes to ensure that you understand and remember the lesson well enough to actually use the information.

[@lainrich]

You are truly an amazing teacher, Barbie! I answered correctly because i attend menopause university a la Dr. Barbie Taylor!!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I am so proud of you! You see, you can understand all this stuff. And, when you do, you become ver powerful I making wise decisions for yourself.

[@maggiesanchez7784]

Excellent! definitely will be remembering your homemade props :) so this means I won't be forgetting what I learned!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Yep! That's why I use the familiar to teach you the unfamiliar. It makes learning fun and memorable. Just watch all my videos in order, starting with the very first one, and you will understand and remember everything.

[@greerlovesgovert]

I'm two years post menopausal and I want to take estrogen until the day I die. Problem is, I still have my uterus. I know that I need to take progesterone to balance the estrogen so I don't develop uterine cancer, but I really don't want to take progesterone. Why the hell do I need my uterus for at 53? I only used it once, won't be using it again. Now, it seems like nothing more than a ticking time bomb. Is there any way I can convince a surgeon to remove it for me so I can take estrogen alone? How can I make that happen?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. There are ways to get what you want. but you have to know how to approach our doctor and you have to balance your benefits and risks. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your menopause your way. So, here's how a consultation works: 1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone. 2) I would send you an email to confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. For instance, if you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I will give you a 5-day deadline for sending all materials, and will not accept anything after that date. 3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points out the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU, using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages. 4) I will send you the document by email 72 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth. 5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want in order to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed. 6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use. 7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (15-minute or 30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and re-balance their options. The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got from the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request. So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively). I hope to meet you soon!

[@melissaculpepper7663]

Excellent explanation and presentation! I love that I’m still learning!!!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

And I love that you are such a great student here at Menopause University!

[@Alabasterbox]

Best video ever on this.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Well, I am so glad it helped you, my dear.

[@zahidavally6193]

Hi dr Taylor, can you tell me what is the removal of, the cervix and, uterus and fallopian tubes and ovaries, what is this called, i need to go in for this on Monday, because i have multiple fibroids small and huge ones thank you

[@natashabillie6855]

I love your videos! They are informative! Love the props

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'm so glad this education is helping you.

[@glassslippergourmet]

Seems like a tragic missed opportunity to discuss RADICAL HYSTERECTOMY! Why did you not include that in your "lesson"?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Radical hysterectomy is only for cancers, that's why. And it all depends on the origin of the cancer, the kind of cancer, and the stage of the cancer. I promise you that I am the most anal, neurotic, pedantic, perfectionistic surgeon you will ever find. There is always a reason for everything I teach you. I will present Radical Hysterectomy in the proper units on the diseases to which it applies.

[@kimpozo3514]

I had total abdominal hystectomy 6 years ago biggest mistake ever. I gained 60 pounds,lost sex drive,husband left me, and now I osteopenia turning into osteoporosis and chronic back pain. I'm only 54 feel like I'm 90. 15:57

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'm so sorry you've had this experience. I know I can help you in a consultation. (I wish you'd had a consultation with me before your surgery. I would have made sure it was a smooth experience.) This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

[@reesecup3576]

Great info

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'm so glad it helps you.

[@ariesgirl6272]

I've had a total hysterectomy the best thing ever happened to me don't have to worry about my period anymore what a blessing

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Many women feel this way.

[@EdwinaRamsey]

Great job, great props, and great explanation!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'm so glad this helps you!

[@deboralove3986]

Two questions : Will the gynecologist be able to see my cervix if I go for a check=up if it is still there and I will be able to know if I had a partial or total hysterectomy? Also, if tubes were tied, would it affect any production of the ovaries../?

[@deboralove3986]

Sorry for the stupid questions,but I do not remember what procedure I had. I think I had a partial hysterectomy, but now I am not sure.

[@tsaguemaurine8348]

@@deboralove3986 me too. Your question is not stupide

[@myraann2239]

Thank you so much Dr Taylor. This information means a lot to me...

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I am so glad it helps you!

[@thefunctionalfarmacista7790]

Wow! My ignorance! 😳😳

[@MenopauseTaylor]

But, that's in the past. Now you're well-informed.

[@marygreen844]

I want to say thank you so very much for your down to earth teaching. I will share with the ladies I know!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so very welcome, my dear. This is the menopause (and women's health) education you deserve.

[@lolabell2683]

I have an upcoming laparoscopic hysterectomy schedule this month. However, the week of my surgery is also the week that my menstruation usually occurs. Is it safe to do the surgery?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You should have a consultation with me BEFORE proceeding with surgery. I will present ALL your options, tailor them all specifically to YOU so that you really know everything you deserve to know beforehand.

[@lisasmith742]

Beautiful lady. The way she teaches keeps you engaged.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Thank you so much, my dear Lisa.

[@lisasmith742]

@@MenopauseTaylor Love your channel and thank you.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@lisasmith742 You are so very welcome.

[@Ilanthuravi]

Hi I actually have left ovarian endometrioma which is 7 cm in size. They advised left salpingo oophorectomy. but my incidental MRI pelvis said 2 fibroids one1.5 cm another 1.2 cm fibroid with restricted diffusion ? Early sarcoma. Hence now they advised total hysterectomy. I am 38 years no issues with menses. Only past 6 months cyclical pain due to endometriosis. Very nervous about hysterectomy.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, schedule a consultation with me! This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

[@elizabethf8250]

Love these videos! Keep them coming

[@MenopauseTaylor]

No worries. I love making them for you as much as you love watching them.

[@drblige75]

Thank you 🙏🏽 This is a very good video ❤️

[@georginanzuwalubasi3908]

Thank you for making me understand the difference between the two methods of hysterectomy

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so welcome, my dear.

[@bimmer4474]

I wish I saw your videos prior to my emergency total hysterectomy with salpingectomy. My question is (I was told I may go into meno earlier due to lack of blood flow to my ovaries) If this is the case how will I know? My vagina has dried up, my skin is dry/crawling, my gums have started changing, pimples galore, sagging face, peach fuzz and heat intolerance not really flashes, unless I am nervous or layered, then I tend to overheat a bit. I suffered massive fibroids (uterus was around the size of a 5 month pregnancy I was told) from estrogen dominance and now I am still moody but dry! LOL! My doc said that most women go into meno post surgery within 5 yrs. but it is not worth checking as my hormones will be up and down. I was 47 when I had my surgery, and it was one year ago. I wish I could find a doctor that will help post hyst but honestly they disappear after this type of surgery. Thank you for your videos! Love them all and I am now watching them. My question is can you tell when you are in menopause IF you have had a total hysterectomy?

[@Lisarron18]

Bio-identical hormone creams can help with the early menopause.

[@tarunmalhotra2744]

I watched your video before my surgery of hystreomy before 6 hours

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I hope it gave you some peace of mind before your surgery.

[@robertpolaco6921]

You are an amazing human being!!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

What a thoughtful and kind statement. Thank you so much for this lovely compliment.

[@NEChristo]

One question I’ve never gotten an answer to is this: Is it ok/safe to take unopposed estrogen if you still have your cervix?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Yes. It's fine. Remember, You cervix is but a door to your uterus. It does not respond to hormones.

[@foxxygyal4913]

I had a hysterectomy so I did my research. I had a subtotal hysterectomy (partial hysterectomy), bilateral salpingectomy and right oophorectomy. 😃

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are such a good student! Yeah! You KNOW exactly what was removed. Give yourself a huge pat on the back for me.

[@agnessurma5036]

Yay I answered C!!! Thank you for your greeeat teaching abilities and knowledge ❤.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so very welcome, my dear.

[@peachesj4748]

​​@@MenopauseTaylor I had a total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral- salpingo oophorectomy, in the spring of 2023, I am under the age of 45. Due to large fibroids, I had the big hard belly, yeah, and endometriosis was discovered during surgery. Is it true that you will die quicker because of removal of ovaries?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@peachesj4748 This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

[@Gina-cx5lv]

What holds your vagina in place after a total hysterectomy and removal of fallopian tubes?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

We gynecologic surgeons tack it up during the surgery to prevent prolapse.

[@emilylalase3086]

Thank you for this great video ..now it solves my doubts..

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'm so glad this helped you.

[@amaradawood4900]

Remarkable presentation!

[@Wheelie9341]

So what is it called when all the parts are removed?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I taught you this in video 8. Total Hysterectomy, Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy. If you want to understand everything and avoid sabotaging your menopause education, start with video 1 and watch them all in order. It's just like any education: You have to learn the alphabet before you can learn to read.

[@morganjen1962]

Great video. I did guess correctly for both, because I had watched all of your videos prior. Before that, I would have gotten them wrong.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You see? Doesn't it feel wonderful to realize that you've really learned this stuff in a way that you'll actually remember it? I'm so proud of you.

[@MySheils]

this video is AWESOME.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I am so glad it helped you, my dear.

[@saheedahosein4516]

Hi, Great info. I am planning to have a Total hysterectomy due to my 7cm fibroid and its 3cm friends. I am wondering if keeping the cervix has any advantages at 47. Can you enlighten?

[@anamarijamilos1290]

I had 9 fibroids! The biggest being 6cm. I also had a HUGE cyst on my ovaries. When the Dr went in he cut all the fibroids out...removed the cyst which was whole by the way.... he wanted We need to have a hysterectomy and I said no way a couple things out. But then he went NN took half of my fallopian tubes out which I didn’t even want him to do.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Please schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. You deserve to rely understand everything about this, Snd I'll take the time to make sure you do. Then you'll know all your options and the ramifications each. DO not settle for a vague understanding before your surgery. There is no way I can give yo what you deserve in a comment box.

[@dwho432]

Just get the fibroids removed!!

[@lf7065]

Brilliant, Dr. Taylor! Thank you so much! 🙏🙂

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so very welcome!

[@joycelopez7198]

T, I am confused I had a hysterectomy everything is gone but my 2 ovaries .so what is that. I thought it would put me thru an early menopause.omg.wish I heard of u way before now..all I know is I am p meno.I was told by a Dr.during a check up.

[@kenzierae563]

So what exactly do I need removed to prevent pregnancy AND stop periods completely?

[@chrism364]

How is the closed part stitched aft a full hysterectomy how long should it take to heal. What are things to help it heal.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

When you write "Full Hysterectomy," I assume you mean "Total Hysterectomy." The top of your vagina is sewn closed. You don' have to do anything to help it heal. Your only restriction is that you will not be able to put anything at all (penis, tampon, your fingers) in your vagina for 6 weeks. You will have a discharge that is normal due to the healing and the dissolving of the stitches over time.

[@beatrizsandoval4395]

Today my gynecologist told me I should consider having a total hysterectomy because I keep having heavy long periods. I asked what else we could do and she said hormone therapy to see if it helps. I feel so lost because I got the feeling she wants to do the hysterectomy even though I don’t want to. She kind of got upset when I told her that. I know I could change doctors but I’m in the US where most or at least many doctors are like that. They don’t seam to care about the patients really. I asked her to explain me about the risks and side effects and she just gave me a pamphlet and sent me home. I’m totally lost 😞

[@MenopauseTaylor]

PLEASE, PLEASE schedule aa consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will tailor everything specifically to YOU so that YOU can decide what you prefer. I cannot give you the attention you deserve in a comment box. All consultations are via video conferencing.

[@beatrizsandoval4395]

@@MenopauseTaylor I will do that. Thank you 🙏

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@beatrizsandoval4395 I look forward to meeting you and helping you, my dear.

[@chchwoman9960]

You are a wise woman! Don't let them take your uterus

[@simplystephanie2417]

You taught this!!!!! Yes, you did!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go head now

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I can tell that you're really learning, and really loving it!

[@deniseb2571]

Thank you Dr. Taylor 🌹

[@MenopauseTaylor]

It's my absolute pleasure!

[@leopriest133]

I'm having a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy soon! Been waiting almost 2 years 🙃 How bad is the pain compared to an C section?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

It all depends on HOW the procedure is done. Please schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor,.ME ... BEFORE your surgery. I'll make sure you know everything about the procedure your options, the recovery, etc.

[@MsSlim163]

I have had this exact procedure a year ago. The recovery and pain were not that bad.

[@MsSlim163]

@@MenopauseTaylor I have been having a horrible time trying to find out what I should be taking so I don’t lose my hair, gain weight lose my sex drive and control hot flashes. I am taking estradiol 1 1/ 2 mg a day. Is this enough or do I need more?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@MsSlim163 This requires a consultation. Women are not robots who all need the same thing. In a consultation, I will tailor all the fact to YOU and help you choose your best options. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME.

[@shervellejohnson9777]

It all depends on your body. I just had a hysterectomy and I'm not in that much pain

[@dwho432]

What happens to the space when you remove the uterus?? Everything falls😞

[@Yo-yo-dt5ze]

The small and large intestines move down to fill the space that’s empty

[@anamarijamilos1290]

I had my tubes partially removed & the frimbrea. I heard removing the tubes causes early menopause. Is that true? I’m 49 & my last period was in June & it’s October now. I’m having hot flashes too:(

[@MenopauseTaylor]

The only instance in which any surgery to your fallopian tubes has any effect on your menopause is if the blood supply to your ovaries (which are semi-attached to you fallopian tubes) is impaired partially or completely.

[@Yo-yo-dt5ze]

I had my total hysterectomy 2/20/23 at the age of 42 removal of the uterus cervix fallopian tubes but kept the ovaries to keep me from going into menopause quick question? When the fallopian tubes are removed what holds the ovaries in place?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

There are ligaments that hold the ovaries in place.

[@gaiadance]

With endometrial cancer why would the surgeon taken the ovaries and tubes

[@leopriest133]

@7:50 Honestly thought the screw holes were googly eyes for a second...

[@MsChicaamy]

Barbie, you are the best! And you are right with your props it is hard to forget, what partial ant total Hysterectomy are, specially with the "ninja chop", an also very interesting the gynecologist view during examination.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Ha! Ninja chop. I hadn't thought of it that way. but you are so right. I'm somewhat of a goofball.

[@marinagrl8527]

When I had my total hysterectomy 13 years ago, my GYN told me due to lack of blood flow, that my ovaries would not be effective and I would go into menopause within 5 years. I'm currently post menopausal and waiting for my pharmacist to order my HRT. Any advice on helping with weight issues? Thanks.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Jessica, This is the kind of thing that warrants a one-on-one consultation. I can help you a lot, but not in this comment box for such a vast topic. There's much more to it than you think. I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your menopause your way. So, here's how a consultation works: 1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone. 2) I would send you an email to confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. For instance, if you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I would need all these things at least 1 week before your consultation with me. 3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points put the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages. 4) I will send you the document by email 48 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth. 5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed. 6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use. 7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (15-minute or 30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and balance their options. The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got form the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request. So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively). I hope to meet you soon!

[@sarahlee2080]

Thank you so much . What if I had 1 ovary removed only during the hysterectomy . Will this cause my menopause?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Menopause requires removal of BOTH ovaries or both ovaries going out of business. Please go back to video # 1 and watch them all in order. I taught you this in the earliest videos. And every video is the foundation for the ones that follow.

[@Dollymybaby1]

So why does it feels like my vagina walls are missing during sex....after a partial hysterectomy...I still have everything else except for my uterus

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Debra, Please schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. Your question reveals multiple levels of misunderstandings about things you deserve to understand.

[@Dollymybaby1]

@@MenopauseTaylor I can not afford any consulting fees

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@Dollymybaby1 Stay on the lookout for giveaways. I have them often. You might win a free one.

[@stefaniekelly2193]

Love you & thank you for the knowledge!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

It's my absolute pleasure, and I love every minute of educating you, my dear.

[@amaradawood4900]

I had hystrectomy 6 weeks ago removal of tubes n both overies.. After how long, I should start HRT n for how long period to continue..? I'm of 42.. Ur expert opinion s awaited

[@catherineolivas3183]

Love all your videos!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Good! Keep watching because I love making them for you.

[@leonina72]

5 years ago I had what my Dr. called a partial hysterectomy bc my ovaries were not removed. My question is: what is the life span of the ovaries after a hysterectomy? Is it true that ovaries shrink as we get older? I had an ultrasound done today due to pain in the ovaries and they couldn’t see the ovaries bc they said it is hard to see them because of the bowels and bc they shrink?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

It all depends on your individual situation, my dear. I can assess yours in a consultation, but I cannot do so in a comment box. A "Partial Hysterectomy" means your cervix was not removed. It has nothing at all to do with your ovaries!

[@leonina72]

@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@leonina72 It's my pleasure.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@Imasurvivor Many attempted My videos are free. And if you stay on the lookout for giveaways, you might just win a free consultation.

[@emanueladavini5243]

I got this right, but ONLY because I am your student (video 7-8). I wonder how and why these misconceptions develop soooo widely. I guess few people are curious and interested in going deeper. Maybe we are educated to shut up and do not ask questions.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I think the problem is that there is essentially NO health education. Instead there's just advertising by people who want you to buy some product or another. So, you're left thinking you know fact, when you really know nothing. I'm trying to change that.

[@emanueladavini5243]

I am so glad I have known you, thank you. Your work will not be forgotten, I have already helped another woman to know the facts and this will go on. Grazie, ciaoooo :)))

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I love this: women helping women. That's what it's all about.

[@asmargulkhan5224]

Dear doc please tell me is collagen good for bones and can i take its supplement for managing menopause joint pain and wrinkles

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Collagen is good for many things: Skin and bones. It may not alleviate pain, though.

[@paigeturner165]

What about radical? Is that ovaries and tubes too?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

No. Radical Hysterectomy is surgery for cancer. It involves removing all the following: 1) Uterus 2) Cervix 3) Fallopian tubes 4) Ovaries 5) A margin of tissues around all the structures listed above 6) Lymph nodes It is much, much more extensive. Hence the word "radical."

[@Lulu-kt6gr]

Why then are the ovaries often removed with a hysterectomy??

[@MenopauseTaylor]

That is a question that has hundreds of answers. It always depends on the individual situation.

[@Realist79]

I had total abdominal hysterectomy with Fallopian tubes taken, leaving ovaries. I have a small part of the incision that bleed 🩸 my doctor said to put peroxide on it three times a day, and cover it, and I go back in a week. Is it good to put peroxide on open incision. I have sutures. What will happen if it don’t close up and heal on its own?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

This requires a consultation, my dear. I will need to tailor everything to your specific situation. Please do not assume that all situations are similar. They are not. You can schedule a consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all via video conferencing, so it doesn't matter where you live.

[@whoatethechocolate]

I'm a little bit confused about local estrogen. Will a woman still require local estrogen after a total hysterectomy?

[@charimar19]

Hi there! I had a partial hysterectomy 2 years ago and almost immediately I started having severe hot flashes and night sweats. Then the body fat started piling on. After having my hormones checked, they were very low. And after starting HRT my symptoms stopped. So doesn’t that mean that I am in perimenopause?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Charimar, This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

[@dionndrabaggett9782]

Wow thank you so much for this information

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so very welcome, my dear!

[@meshellanderson517]

Hi Dr Taylor, I have only just discovered your videos. 5 months ago I had my ovaries and Fallopian tubes removed surgically. I still have my uterus and cervix. I am 54 and have been extremely confused about what to expect. I do feel fabulous and I am on edots, testosterone creams and other lotions and potions. Can you please direct me to a video on sudden menopause due to ovary removal as I am clueless. Thanks for your videos

[@mauriglisson6954]

I had everything "but the playpen" as the doctor called it, removed in my late 20's, ovaries and tubes included. What would that be called?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Your "playpen" is your vagina. Removal of your (1) Cervix, (2) Uterus, (3) Fallopian tubes, and (4) Ovaries is a "Total Hysterectomy, Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy."

[@305heat_]

Thank you, Where’s the video to help me make the decision to keep the cervix or not?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

This is something that warrants a consultation. It requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. Please schedule a consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME so that can help you with this.

[@yolandatejada6329]

A very informative, just having surgery going to 2 weeks ago removing my ovaries, and uterus 😔😔

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'm so glad this helped you.

[@vivianavelazquez4539]

For cancer type A my gyno said I would need most likely a minimal surgery of partial hysterectomy. Taking off Fallopian tubes , cervix, uterus and lymph nodes. Can you please explain? I thought partial is just uterus ?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

PLEASE, PLEASE, have a consultation with me BEFORE scheduling your surgery. Your doctor has not given you the whole truth and the whole story. I will. And then you can do whatever surgery you prefer. You can schedule a consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.

[@gablaura4677]

Thanks for the video! I'm 42 and required with this procedure I am so scared

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Laura, You should seriously consider scheduling a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME before you have your surgery. I will explain everything and make sure you know precisely what to expect. The consultation with me will give you so much more peace of mind. The biggest fear is the unknown. I'll erase the unknown.

[@gablaura4677]

Thanks for your reply I've been crying about this whole day after seeing my doctor today. It seemed the saddest event in a woman's life. I have one kid now 17yrs old, seemed a big regret of have only one.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@gablaura4677 I would love to help you through this. And you know I'm here if you need me.

[@muziklives101]

LMAO they do think you're wrong 🤣 happens too much

[@joycelopez7198]

Sorry, I had a hyst.But I was left w my 2 ovaries.Is there that much of a difference w them taken out as far as changes .i thought I would go right into meno.

[@jessiebartels6911]

I love this. Thank you.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so welcome!

[@chrism364]

Great information

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'm so glad it's helping you.