i am contenplating having this done. i have endtrometriosis, i have ibs i have a tilted uterus i had a close call with cervial displasia i have fibroids and i have had 8 misscarriages. i have an 8 year old so i have had child. my pain is on a scale of 1-10 8-9 at times my stomach looks 4 to5 months pregnant at times each month.. i am 36 years old. what are the pros and cons to expect if i decide to have it done. i also have th facial hair problem that 1500 later didnt work. and my stomach hurts from the twisting and pressure most months. i have major migraines that last up to 7 days at a time. has anyone had a hysterctomy and the outcome was great. also i am in premenopause the mood swings hot flashes the weight gain.. i am trying to get all the facts before i make a life changing decision with my body are there alternative methods or with all my problems is this the best route. my utuerus is also enlarged fun to be a women!!!!!what can i expect if i have a the surgery i cant imagine any worse pain than what i go through at times childbirth was a breeze compared to what i feel each monthi think i would like more kids but i cant go through another misscarriage , i also has a c-section along with toxemia and preeclapsia and high blood pressure i almost went into seizures in 1990. i am blessed with the healthy one i have. by the gace of God my pregnancy with my 8 year old went perfect. i also have pmdd . i will be 37 this year. i think it is time to go in and to something, i will not go on HTR or hormone therapy , i cant handle the hot flashes and coming from my husband the hormones are at their peak!!!! i love being a women but this part the pain sucks!!thanks for all your advice its greatly appreciated

My mom had one a couple years back after she had my sister because she almost died during labor. She said it hurt less than giving birth. So I wouldn't be too worried. She was a bit sore afterwards and couldn't do much for a couple weeks, but not anything life-threatening