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writes: if you have a hysterectomy can you still have a period and can you still go through menopause?
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 March 2009): my mum had a full hysterectomy a couple of years ago, her periods stopped completely and she experienced some symptoms of the menopause, good luck with it xxx
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reader, wonderingcat  +, writes (18 March 2009):
 It depends on what type of hysterectomy you will have. Partial or full scale elimination (uterus + ovaries + falopian tubes).
I suggest you bring yourself to be knowledgable (and ask very smart questions) when you talk to your doctor the next time you see him/her, by reading these articles:
Hysterectomy http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/consumer/women/hyster.htm
DIFFERENT TYPES OF HYSTERECTOMIES http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/consumer/women/hyster.htm#differ
Hysterectomy Overview http://www.womenshealthchannel.com/hysterectomy/index.shtml
blogs/questions on hysterectomy http://www.steadyhealth.com/monthly_menstrual_cycle_after_hysterectomy_t81462.html
If it is not a life threatening condition, your doctor most likely will perform a partial hysterectomy, which might allow a small window of chance on you having children in the future. So make sure you read up on as many literature you can find on hysterectomy and ask your doctor as many questions as you want!
Doctors are usually quite impressed by well informed patients, and that will bring out their best in helping you and respecting your wishes too (within their medical capacity of course).
Good luck!
Cat
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reader, TaraTurtle +, writes (18 March 2009):
 If you have a full hysterectomy(uterus and ovaries) Yes you will have menopausal symptoms and you will no longer have your period.
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reader, TaraTurtle +, writes (18 March 2009):
If you have a full hysterectomy(uterus and ovaries) Yes you will have menopausal symptoms and you will no longer have your period.
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