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I played with the idea of posting something like this on a motorcycle forum but I realized that there shouldn't be a taboo when discussing health issues especially one as serious as this.

I have chosen to share this information with you because

1 - Not enough women see their doctor about their sexual health
2 - As some one in the field of medicine, I want to promote good health and if I am the example, so be it.

This is just an advisory for women here on the forums to see their doctor regularly and get the necessary health checks. I am not asking you to share things you are going through. This is a public forum and your health is your own. As I said, I am choosing to share some information. I am not seeking advice either. I am being seen by many specialists and doctors all advising me at this time.

Long story short, I am facing a decision I never thought I would make as a 24 year old female. Whether or not to have my reproductive tract surgically removed. It has been a long process to diagnose what I have but the outcome is certain. Needless to say this was not as devastating blow as many would think at first. I was pretty indifferent but truth is, the stress has hit me now. I will never have my own children. My career may be put on hold. I am now high risk to develop life threatening conditions I never thought possible for some one such as myself.

I urge all young women to see medical attention regularly. Your health should be taken seriously. No one is the exception.

I am a very fit 24 year old female. I am extremely nutritionally conscious. In the gym nearly every day and I take great care of my body. This has come as a huge shock which has only made me really think that if this can happen to me, it can happen to anyone and therefore, I want to try and advise as many women as possible to look out for themselves. I can't stress it enough.

Good luck and good health to you all.
 
Sorry to hear Banger, although no words could offer any comfort to you in the situation you're in, I am truely sorry to hear. I admire your courage for taking the time to share with us.
 
Sorry to hear Elise.

My buddies wife has her uterus and ovaries removed. She has hormone shots to take.
They have apparently a pretty good sex life, no chances for an "accident" and he says it's great there is no cervix to smash in to lol.

Sucks when it's someone young, healthy and with no children.
 
I've heard somewhere u can cryogenically freeze your eggs. Maybe that might help if u need kids. Just get a surrogate mother
 
Sorry to hear, Banger.
Best of luck with what you're going through. I wish you all the best.

Your story reinforces a belief of mine:
Enjoy life to the fullest when you can.
 
A lot of women seem to almost link their ability to have kids with their sense of self worth. My only bit of advice is to well......not do that. There are plenty of people out there that have fulfilling lives without ever having kids of their own. In fact, I honestly don't know if I'll ever decide to have kids myself. It's nice to NOT have that decision made for you but it is what it is.
 
Human bodies are great but so fragile!

I say this but havent done a full checkup in years :S
I think i should get a family doctor now lol
 
Roasted said:
So what were you diagnosed with? Some form of cervical cancer?
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RockerGuy said:
I've heard somewhere u can cryogenically freeze your eggs. Maybe that might help if u need kids. Just get a surrogate mother
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Roasted said:
A lot of women seem to almost link their ability to have kids with their sense of self worth. My only bit of advice is to well......not do that. There are plenty of people out there that have fulfilling lives without ever having kids of their own. In fact, I honestly don't know if I'll ever decide to have kids myself. It's nice to NOT have that decision made for you but it is what it is.
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Thanks for the kind words. I have very little self pity. I really just want to bring attention to the health concerns of women who may need to hear from one of their own how serious their well being should be taken.

I am going through all my options with doctors / specialists etc. I am very well informed of my options.

Having children of my own was not something I really dwelt on. I submitted paper works months ago to begin the adoption process. I have always wanted to adopt. For some women having their own kids is very important. I am not one of them but I understand.

This is not the end of the world for me. I am very optimistic. Women - if you're reading this. Book appointments to see your doctor. The sooner you know, the better!
 
Hugs girly. There are plenty of ways to have kids, if when you ever decide to go down that road. And if not then its not a concern. At least you'll never get that dreaded pregnancy scare!!!

But I wish you a speedy recovery and all the best hun.
 
Very sorry to hear about this, but you have a great attitude in how you are facing it. I have to force my GF to go to the doctors all the time, she always tells me she is fine (even when I know it would help her to see a doctor).. I do not understand the resistance she throws at me, I just don't want anything bad to happen to her, (she lurks the forum), I'll link her to this post. Thank you.

Banger said:
Thanks for the kind words. I have very little self pity.

This is not the end of the world for me. I am very optimistic. Women - if you're reading this. Book appointments to see your doctor. The sooner you know, the better!
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Very sorry to hear about this, but you have a great attitude in how you are facing it. I have to force my GF to go to the doctors all the time, she always tells me she is fine (even when I know it would help her to see a doctor).. I do not understand the resistance she throws at me, I just don't want anything bad to happen to her, (she lurks the forum), I'll link her to this post. Thank you.
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no one wants to hear they're "broken". Ignorance is bliss right?

OP> sorry to hear about your ordeals, but you seem like you're doing the best you can to get the best resolution. All the best. (I hope it's nothing life threatening).
 
I was expecting this to be GTAM come on thread, pity. 24 and having these problems? Sorry for your situation. I would explore every option before resorting to those measures.
 
Ya women should have the "female check up" once a year. After you have one steady sex partner for 2/3 years you can go in once every 3 years.

Banger, i wont say sorry cuz i know u dont need it. Hope u will have a speedy recovery if/when u decide to do it. Lets ride together sometime!
 
Ah **** girl, sorry to hear. Glad you are in good spirits and sharing this with us. Let me know if you need anything or company while recovering. Hope you heal up quickly.
 
For once I'm actually very qualified to contribute here. My spouse had a full hysterectomy(sp?) about 3 years ago age 40. We have two kids. At the same time my daughter was going through some interesting testing. My mother in law was a carrier of hemophelia ( again I cant spell) and my wife was tested.
It was negative, if she was positive we would have never had children. As it turns out with the new testing my wife was a carrier of hemophelia ( the bleeder desease) we didnt know.
My daughter is a female hemopheliac , a 1 in a million . The blood disorder at McMaster clinic want her for a lab rat. It would be VERY dangerous and irresponsible for her to have children. And at 23 she is fine with that, time will see if her potential partners are.
My son at 20 is just fine.

Short story , you can do everything right and end up in a less than perfect spot. Its ok to be angry and punch stuff or cry if you need to. Find people to talk to that just want to listen , not try and find you an answer. Some things are being decided for you, but you get to pick how you cope.

I like my Labradors more than my family most days anyway....... I'm kidding.......... well, not completely........
 
Wanting to help others while facing your own fight...you are certainly are a person to admire. All the best to you.
 
Good luck and heal fast. Sometimes in life we are dealt a bad set of cards. Thanks for the heads up..... Your positive attitude and willingness to share are awesome. Unfortunatley both men and women neglect their annual physicals.
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