Today, I was told I'll need a hysterectomy. I'm barely 22. My doctor said "You probably wanted kids, huh? That's gonna be rough!" FML
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Today, I found out that I need a hysterectomy. When I told my boyfriend of 2 years, he broke up with me, because he didn't have time to "coddle my feelings". FML
Today, I was told that I will never be able to have children. Thankfully for my husband, his girlfriend sure can. FML
Today, I told my dad that I'm pregnant. He shook his head and said, sadly, "What a waste. You're way too young to throw your life away like this." Silly me; I was worried that at 46 I might be too old for this. FML
Today, my doctor told me I had "abnormally large breasts." This wouldn't be so bad if I wasn't a 20 year old man. FML
Today, I was discussing with my husband about how it was time I stopped taking birth control so we could have a baby. He looked at me and said sincerely, "We're a little young to be having kids, don't you think?" He's 35 and I'm 32. FML
Today, after going through a surgery related to my ovaries, having a life-threatening complication during the surgery due to anesthesia, and my doctor warning me about future infertility, a friend told me that no one would marry me now, since I have stretch marks and stitches marks on my abdomen. FML
Today, I have always been adamant on not wanting children ever, then I did a stupid thing, and now I’m now single and pregnant with twins at 22 years-old. My life is so fucking over. FML
Today, I had to explain to my 23-year-old female friend that when I get my hysterectomy, I will still be able to poop. FML
Today, I told my mom I was thinking of having a baby. She told me it was a huge mistake because children cost a fortune, make you miserable, and if she'd had her chance again she would have gotten her tubes tied when she was 18 and saved herself the grief. Gee, thanks mom. FML
Today, I was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries and confided in my mom, after being told I would have trouble having kids. Five minutes later, I hear the whole family laughing about it downstairs. FML
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ChocolateScyther 19
Well there are two options: you may be able to harvest some eggs and save them for later for use in ivf, or you can adopt and give an existing kid a loving home. Either way, best of luck OP.
Kalhenwrath 13
That sucks; I'd go get a second opinion if I were in your shoes.
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Comments (85)
AceGthebest 16
Adopt. There are more than enough kids who are just thrown away, and the screening isn't a super difficult process
rustybucket 24
That's pretty insensitive for your doctor to say. I'm sorry OP, that's a terrible situation to be in. Look into harvesting your eggs if you want biological children, otherwise, adoption is awesome! So many kids go without loving homes. I hope all goes well for you.
bobsanction 18
Well, they're not wrong.
Timber147 9
Get another option!!!!
waleedma 18
Well better save some for the future
Camry_Girl420 18
Lucky. i wish i needed a hysterectomy. you can have my stupid reproductive body in exchange for yours gladly.
PJSandWitch 3
Besides that being extremely inconsiderate to the feelings of women who want children but can't have them, you should be glad you have a healthy body and doesn't need an invasive and life altering surgery. You can get your tubes tied by choice, if you want it. No need to remove your uterus or say that kind on insensitive crap.
xo_rilee 13
Absolutely get a second opinion. Most doctors I've been to -- and I've been to a lot because I have endometriosis -- won't even consider a hysterectomy on women at your age because of all the awful ramifications it can have not to mention the fact that you won't be able to have children the natural way. There are times I'm in so much pain that I want to rip my uterus right out and tried to find someone who would remove it for me but after hearing about all the negative side effects I have chosen to try a different route. Don't do anything without being 100% certain that's what's best for your overall health, mentally and physically.
kellyem2 20
I'm hoping things progressed this way because the doctor felt really bad and got very tongue-tied. Still...maybe brushing up on the bedside manner wouldn't hurt.
Lct1196 31
You probably wanted a doctor that wasn't a complete dick, huh? That's gonna be rough!
clawstrophobic 15
Get it. I can't begin to stress how important that is. The reason I say this is because my grandma has cervical cancer, and she could've prevented it by getting a hysterectomy
siggy_mcsigx 22
there's a cervical cancer vaccine now, which OP has probably had if she's 22. condolences to your family, though.
irishmaiden78 23
We don't know the circumstances on why OP is being told to have a hysterectomy. This is a MAJOR surgery that can have long and lasting physical effects on a woman's body. OP needs to get a second opinion and go from there. Also, I'm sorry about your grandmother. I hope she has an easy time of it.
logicalliv 9
Yes, but you wouldn't even be around to comment, if she'd opted for a hysterectomy before you were born. 22 is extremely young - she should definitely get a second opinion.