hey everyone, TERFs have found this video and i wanted to encourage you all to not reply to their comments, and instead flag them or ignore them! i’m deleting them as i can. thank you for your kindness and congrats, you’re all wonderful ❤
Instead of labelling people who don't agree with you TERFS, why not start a discussion. Both sides could gain a better understanding and have more compassion for each other. I get labelled a TERF because I don't subscribe to gender ideology. This doesn't mean I don't think you shouldn't exist. I'm a woman's sex based rights activist. In order for me to be specific about what women need and want, we must be able to define what a woman is. A right like having access to female only spaces and services. We can't safeguard what we can't define. I hope this makes sense.
HOW DID I NOT SEE THIS EARLIER!!!! I JUST GOT MY HYSTERECTOMY TODAY! The soreness is hell and I feel like I had a telephone pole shoved up there for a bit 😂
Seeing this video late, but im going to say this anyways, you've made me feel very validated in the time on your channel. Your one of the few youtubers I watch who share all of my viewpoints on the world, and I've been a silent viewer for a while now, but I really look up to you! Just, saying it now since why not
Glad to see you on here again! And I'm glad you're talking about this, there's so little information about trans reproductive healthcare out there .. I will get a hysterectomy in the future, it's good to learn more about your experience with that, and I didn't know you could leave your cervix! Also I very recently started T and my gender therapists seem to leave it up to me to decide whether or not I want a hysterectomy, so I think you're right about the cancer thing not being as big of a risk as it was made out to be. Edit to say that I'm glad you have great bones haha
This video was good to see. I haven't even started medical transition so if I get a hystie it won't be for years. I might also want bottom surgery, including a vaginectomy, unfortunately I can't find info on what kind of hystirectomy is required for that. Anyways, it's comforting to see trans ppl talk about procedures that I'm interested in, especially since it's often hard to find or understand info on them, idk it's just comforting to feel like there are trans ppl that I can see and know of that have had them. (:
hey, thank you for this video. i'm only a minute or two in but a lot of what you're saying is resonating. it's occurred to me recently that i've actually got a Lot of dysphoria surrounding having a uterus/being able to get pregnant, which has definitely gone down some since ive been on T (no periods, yay!) but still isn't fully gone. so, i've been looking into a hysterectomy for sometime in the near future. this is helpful in both a "oh, this is a thing i can actually do" kind of way, and also a "okay, this is what the procedure will be like" way. thank you for this; i havent seen too many resources for trans people who've actually gotten a hysto.
14:25 why did you keep your cervix? It seems kinda pointless tbh? To keep it after hysto I mean. It’s purpose is to keep the uterus closed during pregnancy for the most part. Also keep foreign objects out of the uterus but 🤷🏼♂️ Would breakthrough bleeding or HPV be a concern for you? I’ve done some research on hysto and some people get breakthroughs when they keep their cervix. Idk exactly what happens but it mimics menstruation but it’s not as much??? Obvi still get Pap smears every year since you have a cervix but without a uterus it seems like if you develop anything cervical it’s less likely to spread to the ovaries
Do you have a vagina and cervix? If so, I’m surprised you don’t realize how the cervix supports the vagina’s structure. Reach up and touch your cervix. Now imagine instead of that, the walls of the vagina are just sewn together at the top. Removing the cervix drastically increases the risk of the vagina collapsing or prolapsing, aka turning inside out. If i had a hysterectomy, i would definitely want to keep my cervix if possible. It seems like vaginal penetration would be a lot more difficult to do safely and enjoyably if the vagina loses that much structure.
And if you dont currently and never have had a vagina and cervix, then explaining someone else’s anatomy to them is pretty rude. Keeping foreign objects out of the uterus and a fetus inside is not the only function of the cervix. The cervix and uterus are connected to the whole pelvic floor muscular system. The less of the uterus is removed, the easier it is for the surgeon to minimize damage to the pelvic floor. Some people who get full hysterectomies due to cervical cancer get complications like incontinence, vaginal prolapse, and organ displacement. These risks are lower the more of the organs are left in place.
@@sandcrab3188 umm no the vagina isnt stitched up inside when u remove your cervix. i removed everything except my ovaries, cervix included, you cant feel the missing cervix when u reach in my pussy lmao-believe me either I or someone else would have noticed. it is fine if someone wants to keep their cervix but there is no need to vilify removing it. If you remove it you cant get cervical cancer, and without a uterus u dont rly need it.
"I didn't ask for one". That's not how the world works. Such a childish way of thinking. And I notice that about a lot of trans people. They are like children. They think like children. They are entertained with children's movies and things. They're stunted
haven’t even watched this yet but i adore you ashton !!!! first trans content creator to make me feel actually seen i literally couldn’t be where i am today if not for your videos
I feel incredibly happy for you, as a trans girl whose been on hrt for a year and had laser it’s great to hear ab other ppls experience in overcoming dysphoria and I can relate a lot to dysphoria post-hrt, or like the goalposts of dysphoria manifesting changing after dealing with other dysphoric areas, and it’s cool to learn ab trans affirming operations that don’t affect me directly love ur content and style and hope ur doing okay my fellow queer commie!!!
As a transmasc who has had kids, I seriously considered getting a hysterectomy. But after top surgery, I realised I couldn't go through with it. Recovering from surgery is hard enough without having to take care of other people as well! Congrats on the surgery! I'm glad your recovery is going well.
I'm a trans masc with kids who is having top surgery in less than 6 months, I'm really dreading the recovery time while finding ways to make sure my kids are taken care of. If you're willing to share, how did you manage that?
Ugh yea, as a trans dad who had top surgery when my kid was like a year old, I rlyyyyyyyy want/need a hysto but I've resigned to wait a few more years til my kid can be a bit more independent
@@jackriver8385 for myself, what I did was: -meal prep enough food for the apocalypse for me that meant: 3 meals a day for at least 2 weeks, portioned and frozen. Also for food: buy a lot of nutritious but quick prepared food. I got a lot of shelf stable microwavable stuff, protein bars and shakes, etc. -make a mealtrain: people sign up to bring you food -get as much childcare as you can afford: I had my kid's other coparent be their sole caregiver for 1 week, then my mom helped so I was like 50% parenting for the next couple weeks, my kid was also in childcare 9-5 monday-friday) -talk to your kids about your surgery beforehand, that it's something fun and exciting for you but it means you have a big booboo and you can't do any picking them up, wrestling, etc for a little while (or explanation relevant to their age). For me I put my kid's mattress on the floor and made other modifications to our apartment so they could be more independent and I wouldn't have to lift them. Seriously do not cheat on the lifting restriction -ASK FOR HELP. ASK ASK ASK. -remember that it may suck for a bit but it is temporary. Do as little as possible, don't worry about keeping the house clean or doing any projects, just focus on making sure you and your kids are fed and clean. Watch a lot of TV lol. -lastly, all the usual advice for top surgery recovery in terms of staying ahead of pain, organizing your supplies, get the special pillow, get a nice water bottle, set alarms to take Tylenol and supplements, etc. -youre awesome and I'm happy for you to get surgery yay!!!!! You can do this!
@@FlotsamCarnage My youngest was exactly 11 mo when I had my surgery. Luckily my partner was there to help, but at that age they require so much attention and care! She's 2.5 now and ironically requires even more attention because now she's all about doing it by herself 😅
one of my goals for this year is to get a hysterectomy but I am really anxious to ask people (and even doctors) questions about medical procedures, because I'm unsure about many things, but I think you gave me the words for what I want and an insight in some possibilities. Thank you
You’re back! Awesome! And congratulations on your surgery! My parents aren’t allowing me to do anything physical to transition as of right now but they use my correct name and pronouns. And I also got my first binder for Christmas.
How old are you? If you're over 18 your parents legally can't stop you doing anything to your body as you're classed as an adult (fully autonomous human) under the law. In fact them trying to stop you is the illegal and morally reprehensible thing.
@@Sonicfan-cc1te Well from your next birthaversary they can do nothing about it, job or not, and any attempt to would infringe on your human rights. You're lucky to live in a country with a public healthcare system, like me: I have the NHS, so I'd STRONGLY recommend you begin speaking with your GP about this now. Although what I will say is that your place of work may have some insurance coverage which may help pay with certain elements of your transition. So yeah... Good news is they're not and never were responsible for funding or otherwise adminning your transition, medical or otherwise, so they're pretty much out of the equation. Anyway, the power is with you!
@@Sonicfan-cc1te No, I live in England which is why I have the NHS. I'm flying to Detriot, Michigan in the US for my bottom surgery next week though as the NHS and England's private trans industry are rather problematic in how they deal with trans adults. Although for my HRT, which consists of a T-blocker and estrogen, I have a shared care agreement with my GP practice which operates under the NHS
Such a childish way of thinking. You can't control what you're born as. You just have to find a way to be a peace with yourself. It's like somebody born as a black person was like I hate the idea of having black skin. Or vice versa with a white person. It's just really immature thinking
AAAAAA YOU’RE BACK!!! I was literally in the car with my mom and started happy stimming lmaoo but I’m so excited for this video!!! I don’t know want my uterus for gender reasons and also I generally don’t want it. I don’t want kids when I get older and if I want to in the future I’d rather adopt kids who already exist in this hellhole to hopefully better their life as best as possible…plus on a different not, my ovaries cause cysts and shit that have caused stressful experiences that I don’t need to deal with as a teen now let alone for my future EDIT: We didn’t come here for an anarchist rant…but also we did heheh - a fellow gay who loves rambling about anarchism
im trans too 37. never been on t because i have always passed as a male anyway. I had top surgery when i was 21. and now i am ready to get hysto removal of uterus and cervix only. its time. i dont want kids either or care for this organ.i cant wait to get it. your video helped a lot
ashton you have always been a breath of fresh air in the trans community ! it made me so happy to see you pop up in my feed again, wishing u all the best in ur recovery and in the new year !!
I had a total hysterectomy -1 ovary in November! So glad I got rid of the cervix too. I am, however, very upset that they didn't let me keep it, I wanted to shake it around in a jar.
I've been doing some research on this recently, planning possibly for the future, and wanted to say thanks so much for sharing your experience with it! So happy it went well for you and this video was super helpful, especially hearing firsthand from other trans people. I appreciate you!
This was so helpful. Thank you for making this video. As a transmasc non-binary person, who's trying to learn as much as they possibly can before firmly deciding which specifc type of gender affirming sterilizing procedure is the best choice for me, I love reading/watching other anecdotes and experiences from other trans folks. Glad you had a smooth recovery overall!
Okay thank god this video exists. I’m trying to get mine removed for gender / PMDD reasons and it’s so hard to find long form content on ppls experiences w hysterectomy. Thanks!
You're not worried about menopause? "If you have a total or radical hysterectomy that removes your ovaries, you'll experience the menopause immediately after your operation, regardless of your age. This is known as a surgical menopause."
@@guidedbygreen1480 Technically you may get menopause because your menstruation is paused, but if you keep the ovaries you can keep producing the hormones so you don't have menopause symptoms. radical hysterectomy is different. radical hysterectomy is normally if you have cancer of your reproductive organs so you want to remove more than you strictly need to just in case. It seems like you searched up the definition of radical hysterectomy. I wonder why you didn't read the whole article or not see the information about the other types of hysterectomies while googling? It is pretty easy to see, I would recommend looking it up again and reading about it.
So happy to see you post again, and also happy to see a video about hysterectomies! It’s great to hear personal experiences of others, and you talking about the whole process is incredibly informative! Thank you for being so open about your transition :)
Thank you for your willingness to share your experience, I find it is really helpful in thinking through the information provided by my cisgender doctors from the perspective of how I might experience those things as a trans person, listening to you talk through your experience has given me more direction and things to think through in making my own decisions. I am also excited to hear that you are planning on making future content and I just wanted to say that I would love to see book talks/ book club/ reading themed content. I follow you on Goodreads and always find your reviews very interesting and thought provoking especially since you read both the denser theory texts and more general books while respecting that there is intellectual merit to all of those ways of thinking and writing.
you're so welcome, i'm really glad i could give u that perspective and wish u the best on your decisions :) and thanks for the book-video encouragment! i love making book content but have been struggling w finding time to leisure read lately, let alone make book videos, but i hope i can soon !
@@janet3782 I understand that you don't have bad intentions, but please don't give unsolicited medical advice, especially to someone you don't know. I haven't shared any details about the surgery I'm getting so there's no way for you or the comment above to know what the risks I'm taking are. I know the risks I'm taking because I've talked about it with my surgeon. I don't need the opinion of two strangers online who don't know anything about my situation.again. I know you don't have bad intentions, but please, next time, don't do that
@@Alliien34 I'm actually a HCP so I do understand. Please try not to get defensive when people are coming from a place of concern. There are specific irreversible side effects and potential risks that come with this surgery. If the side effects don't apply to you for whatever reason you haven't disclosed, no problem. It's much better to have an open discussion so people can gain a better understanding. Remember this is a public social media platform. Strangers will give you advice whether you want it or not.
@@janet3782 if you're a health care provider, you should believe in science. Not some ridiculous "ideology" crap. Gender is not an ideology or whatever you may want to call it. And I certainly haven't heard of anyone getting ANY type of surgery (trans, cis, or NB people) that hasn't extensively talked to their surgeon. So, the unsolicited "medical advice" is NOT necessary. Go troll someone else!
@@nincure Telling someone to research possible risks and benefits, and pros and cons is not "unsolicited medical advice". It actually helps people make an informed decision, which is pretty important in healthcare. In healthcare care biology is our main focus... human bio science. Yes, I've heard of patients not understanding the risks involved, or underestimating the risks. It's actually pretty common unfortunately.
Oh hey, I didn't know this was an option ! I wanted to just get my tubes removed to prevent pregnancy while keeping the ability to produce my own hormones just in case. But this sounds like it's closer to what I'm looking for. Gonna have to talk to my doctor abt this !
@erin just in case something happens and I no longer have access to hormones and need to produce my own. Or in case I decide to go off T for personal reasons
Woah. I last saw your ‘fidget toy collection’ video from 5 years ago, I remember watching it when I was a kid! You were the first trans person I really knew of, and you helped me on my trans journey, or at least to begin it! Thank you Ashton ❤
I've wanted a hysterectomy for so long. In the UK its almost not possible. Now that I've been diagnosed with endo they are only now considering it. Im 40. I hate having an uterus.
i'm cis but recently i've been told that my really bad cramps could be due to fibroids or endometriosis if symptoms worsen as i get older. (side note but i'm also in the same boat as never wanting to actually give birth to kids ! i decided i'd adopt when i was like 12 because i dont want to bring anyone else into this world currently). I did some surface level research about endo and fibroids and it said that one of the treatments was a hysterectomy. I saw some really worrying stuff on the first page of google but your video helped in reassuring me about the process, so thank you so much!! a bunch of my friends are trans so I will definitely point them towards this video if they ever decide they want a hysterectomy in the future. love your videos so much !!!!
also it's absolutely insane that the pain after surgery was more manageable than the cramps you had ??? honestly that reason alone makes me consider a hysterectomy in the future a lot more
Haven't seen any of this besides the title, but sweet!! Congrats!! A hysto was my very first gender-affirming medical anything, and I've just had such a great time since. I literally asked doctors for half my life to get it done and was 35 until I finally found a surgeon that would do it.
Ooo hell yeah, love to see it!! 🔥🔥🔥 We (we are a plural system) kinda want one too since we are all uncomfortable with our uterus, but the dysphoria isn't too severe for us since our periods are pretty mild and we don't get cramps anymore, so we kinda forget it's there and honestly get surprised each month lol 💀 but this gave us something to consider! ^^ Thank you for sharing! It is great info to have in mind for us. We live in Denmark tho so it's gonna a little different, but still!! Also maybe some of our afab friends could use this knowledge
i'm so happy for you! also, i'm so glad for you to have posted this, because i've been very wary of surgery and hearing this helped me a lot. your videos have been wonderful for just helping me get over T related anxieties and i wanted to thank you for that ;u;
WHere was my notification?? Also I'm glad you had a good experience and that doing it reduced your disphoria and anxiety. Thank you so much for sharing!
I'm sure answering the last question about sex felt very personal and awkward, but really it's very good that ur experience and approach is out there for others as an example
Congratulations!! Im so happy for you!!It's been a long time since I watched your videos and I just realized how long it's been since I started watching your videos. Seeing your evolution over the years makes me even more impatient to start transition.
Thanks for this! I don't ever want to be pregnant and the idea of being capable of it is pretty upsetting, so I've been looking into potential medical interventions myself. Also, I see you have zines on your shelf! Stolen Sharpie Revolution FTW! I'm hoping to get those Queer Zines anthologies someday. They've been on my list for a while. I'm a queer autistic zinester (and zine fest organizer, zine discord server admin, and zine workshop facilitator) myself!
thank you for this video! hysterectomies are not as widely talked about amongst transmascs as it should be. its good to see it getting talked abt so people can know theyre an option!
Yaaay welcome back! Hysterectomy is something I want SO MUCH, I will be looking into it as soon as I can. Thank you for sharing your experience. I cannot wait to get this surgery, it will give me so much comfort and security
so happy to see u again ash!! it would be so interesting to hear you ramble about grad school; im currently finishing up grad skool application essays for some schools for social work and grad school stuff feels stressful in a different way from applying to undergrad. it would just be cool to hear you talk about what youre looking to go into and your hopeful plans for the future :) so happy ur hysto went well too! watching this definitely makes me want to explore the option now. I dont have bottom dysphoria but I also dont want to be pregnant or carry kids. even tho i have a bc implant, that anxiety is still there. will probably come back to this video in the future ^_^
So happy to see a new video posted! I’ve been watching and rewatching all your old ones for the past few months. A hysterectomy is something I’ve also been considering as an AFAB trans person so I’m definitely looking forward to watching your thoughts and experiences with yours!
I’ve thought about getting a hysterectomy but i’ve always been put off by the top of the vagina not being connected to anything. Keeping the cervix sounds like it would make things better, but what is the cervix connected to above? If you feel comfortable answering i would be interested to know if it feels different. Like does your vagina feel less anchored to the organs around it? Are you worried about vaginal prolapse or anything like that? thanks so much for making this video, it was so helpful.
When the uterus is removed, the cervix is not connected to anything and it makes vaginal prolapse much more likely. If the ovaries are also removed, the woman is immediately in premature menopause. This has many health consequences.
Another piece of info my doctor gave me when I floated the idea of keeping the cervix is that the top of the cervix can have endometrial tissue attatched to it which can continue to do period cycles after surgery resulting in cyclical spotting. Eta: I'm not on T - but being on T would solve this anyway. In my Dr's preference cervical removal allows for vaginal assist laproscopic, so fewer incisions and easier heal time while maintaining the cervix would require abdominal surgery so larger scars and extended heal time. I haven't decided whether I should personally keep my cervix and talking to doctors about pros and cons would be a good choice!
Hey Ashton! This was a really interesting video! As a trans masc person I pretty sure I may want a hysterectomy in future but it’s not something I’ve thought about too much. I mainly at this point use birth control to suppress my periods because of dysphoria and so far that’s worked. It’s killed a majority of that dysphoria but I may in future want a hysterectomy (probably the same kind you got) b/c who knows what will happen in the years to come. Anyways hope you had a great day! Also I agree with you about scars! I love sharing recovery stuff and scar timelines cause I think it’s cool. Like I’m over a year post opt top surgery and it’s been interesting to my scars go from bright red to pale pink/white
I'm so glad this video got recommended to me today. I've been researching a lot on gender-affirming surgeries but part of me feels scared because it's such a new step in my life. Videos like yours that talk about your personal experience are so so helpful for people like me. I'm very thankful for the thorough explanations you gave concerning the medical process to get hysterectomies and how to handle health insurance. I'm non-binary and wish to have the same kind of hysterectomy as yours in the future. I don't want to get HRT though since I'm fine with the way I am- it's only that damn uterus that's annoying to me :"). But anyway, your experience is the closest that I've seen online so far to my own goals and I'm really grateful for that because it does make me more confident in demanding for the types of surgeries I need in the future. Thanks for the video, take care
Thanks for the video Ashton, this was super informative. Also it was really cool to hear that you’re currently doing grad school applications, I hope it goes well! I’m also doing post-grad things at the moment, I’ve been accepted into an honours program this year with hopeful pathways into PhD at the end of the year. Idk if it’s the sort of thing you’d make a video about but I’d be keen to hear a bit about what you’re going to be studying in grad school and what your future academic plans are, if that’s something you’re comfortable sharing on the internet. Also bc it’s always nice to hear leftist perspectives on academia. Wishing you the best of good vibes for this year ahead! -Cal
I just want hysterectomy. I hate having periods. Already had laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy (removal of both fallopian tubes) as sterilization procedure but having monthly cycle bothers me. I find this informative.
Thanks for this video!! I’ve been thinking a lot more about potentially getting a hysterectomy recently and it’s really nice to hear a content creator I respect talk about it!
I cant watch because I'm waiting on medical transition and it makes me unreasonably upset to think about it. But! I've been watching you for many years, Ashton, and I remember hearing you talk about wanting this a long time ago, so im so so happy for you that you finally got it!!! I hope it helps you feel more at home in your body
WORM UTERUS. i wonder if you could still choose to have to worm uterus. I definitely want mine removed, I'm ot quite sure about the ovaries and all the other junk.. theres no way of knowing what type of surgery i will get for it yet, but having my eork uterus would be fun.
thank you for this!!! it is so hard to find info about hystos and many trans folks don't feel comfortable sharing their experience in such detail. I have been feeling a lot of anxiety about having a hysto and hearing your experience has eased a lot of that anxiety.
I am so happy for you!! I found your channel earlier in 2022 and your videos have been such a comfort for me through coming out to my parents and even at school! You are the coolest, and I wish you all the best!
I kept my ovaries for the same reasons! I had a total hysterectomy (uterus, tubes, and cervix) because 1) I have endometriosis and 2) an increased cancer risk due to family history. I barely bled post-op, pain was manageable, and I was back to working from home after a week. It's been just over 2 years since my surgery and my quality of life has improved significantly. I agree that not having to spend time thinking about these body parts has been amazing. Ty for sharing your story!
thank you for making this video! this is a surgery I’ve wanted for half of my life now, and to hear one of my favourite trans youtubers speak about their experiences with it is very helpful :))
A h I didn't see this until it finally popped up in my recommend!! Welcome back Ashton! Great video as usual and I hope you're doing well! Also Id love to see that video essay about queercore you talked about on Twitter so I can sew queer punk patches on my vest while listening to ya talk about one of my favorite genres!
Damn, your chest looks awesome now, your scars went completely invisible. I had salpingectomy and exactly same scars like from ur hysto, and they completely dissappeared also. Which is kinda sad, cause they were kinda cute xD
Sounds like you have endometriosis and hormone imbalance. An endocrinologist or gynaecologist could have reduced your anxiety around menstruation and heavy bleeding. I've had pain from endometriosis for 30 yrs and had to have a hysterectomy due to disease. Did you get a histology report on your uterus? I'd be interested to know what they found. Jo.😊
Just some stuff: I am a 16 year old transmasc, I've been out pretty publicly out for quite a few years now. I've been trying to research everything specifically about top surgery and what differences it makes weather I start testosterone before or after because my guardian that I will probably continue to live with due to our financial struggles (I live in Norway so insurance is a little less stressful, but still a quite bit...) and my guardian does not want me to have any surgery or hormone treatment, and frequently uses _very_ ... negative words to describe them, and I'm just very stressed about if I'll lose our relationship. I love my mom, and I don't want to lose her, but I also want to feel like myself and look at myself without very very distressing dysphoria and feel like I have personal autonomy. It's just that everytime I attempt to research this stuff I get reminded that I have them, and that as well as starts a whole downspiral of dysphoria and very uncomfortable feeings. And I just feel like getting top surgery first would be something less noticable for her than if I show up with a deep-ass voice and (fucking great) facial hair... I know it's still a couple years til I'm of legal age but I just feel very tired and stressed because of all this...
Congrats! As always a very informative and interesting video. All of your future video ideas sound amazing and I can't wait to watch them. Whenever that will be!
As a trans person going through dysphoria bc of my period right now, this video gave me so so much hope and concrete information for the future, so I just wanted to say thank you for being so open about your hysterectomy!!
Thank you for talking about this, Ashton! I’m a smol trans guy (13) and I’ve been thinking about my options with medically transition. I love seeing other trans people talking about these kinds of things. Have a good day❤️
My hysterectomy was such a nightmare! I was in the hospital for 3 days, because I could not pee! I had a catheter, I bled profusely post-op, and was in the worst pain I ever experienced... but none of the pain medications they gave me helped. Once I was able to pee on my own, they let me leave. The bleeding continued for another 3 weeks, but I have no cervix so... The pain continued for 3 months, and once it was finally gone, I was able to really enjoy the euphoria of having no uterus! I also noticed that I lost a few pounds. But now I am 46, and even though I kept my ovaries, I'm going through early menopause. And it sucks!
wow thanks for that info. im alos gonna keep the ovaries only but i wonder if you go into menopause anyway. do you tend to bleed more if yo remove the cervix too? imma ask my dr next time i see them. sorry you went through all that. how are you now?
@@oblongfan1 I'm good now. That was 11 years ago LOL I didn't keep my cervix due to dysphoria reasons, and I'm not sure about the bleeding if you keep a cervix. Also, regarding the early menopause, maybe it's happening because my body just felt like taking me on this journey right now, and not because of my hysterectomy.
@@SkyeID forgot about i posted on these videos. i had my laparascopic hysto march 12., kept ovaries and cervix. im glad i did since i dont have anything wrong with it. and something about dealing with a cuff freaked me out. its weird cause im trans. but cervix wasnt what was bothering me anyway. it was the uterus. glad its gone. and no bleeding at all even with cervix. im 37 so not sure when ill hit that part of menopause yet.
@@oblongfan1 congrats! How ya feelin? Isn't it great to know that your bleeding days are over? I hope menopause won't happen to you anytime soon. I was 36 when I got a hysterectomy and menopause just started this year. Did I forget to mention I'm trans? Ooops, well I'm trans lol
(currently at 21:24 in the vid) im on hormone blockers and am advised to take calcium and vitamin d supplements for bone density which probs should be something i take regardless cause im highly lactose intolerant so i try to avoid dairy
you keeping your wisdom teeth reminds me of one baby tooth i got removed when i was 7 cause it had a huge cavity and it was cheaper to remove it than keep it cause it was one that would fall out soon anyways. i got to keep the tooth. its actually sort of interesting looking cause of the cavity
Sorry if I missed that, but does it totally stop periods? I am confused whether leaving ovaries and tubes and cervix allows for some bleeding/cramping at all? Thank you!
to my knowledge it shouldn't be possible to have periods without a uterus, because the uterus lining is what sheds to make the blood, I have heard of people having cramps still sometimes, but I know that is not a universal experience. I'm not a doctor though so there might be something I don't know, hope this helps clear it up a bit though :)
so periods are caused by hormonal cycles, which I do not get anymore because i'm on testosterone. but the bleeding associated with periods is blood cast from the uterine lining, so even if i stopped T, there would be no blood, because there's no uterus for it to come from! does that help?
9:02 you’ll be on your parents insurance until you’re 26 and thank god for that. I don’t have insurance anymore cuz I’m Too Old™️ and it really sucks cuz I have so many drs I gotta see 😭
hey everyone, TERFs have found this video and i wanted to encourage you all to not reply to their comments, and instead flag them or ignore them! i’m deleting them as i can. thank you for your kindness and congrats, you’re all wonderful ❤
Thanks for the warning Ashton!
@@IWatchestheWatchmen ideology? What? It's called science. You should try it sometime.
Sending love!! Sorry you have to deal with this shit tho, take care
Thank yo
Instead of labelling people who don't agree with you TERFS, why not start a discussion. Both sides could gain a better understanding and have more compassion for each other.
I get labelled a TERF because I don't subscribe to gender ideology. This doesn't mean I don't think you shouldn't exist. I'm a woman's sex based rights activist. In order for me to be specific about what women need and want, we must be able to define what a woman is. A right like having access to female only spaces and services.
We can't safeguard what we can't define.
I hope this makes sense.
HOW DID I NOT SEE THIS EARLIER!!!! I JUST GOT MY HYSTERECTOMY TODAY! The soreness is hell and I feel like I had a telephone pole shoved up there for a bit 😂
omg congrats!! hope you heal as smoothly as i did, take care of yourself :)
@@graveyardpansy thankies! I hope I heal that smoothly too!
Seeing this video late, but im going to say this anyways, you've made me feel very validated in the time on your channel. Your one of the few youtubers I watch who share all of my viewpoints on the world, and I've been a silent viewer for a while now, but I really look up to you! Just, saying it now since why not
Glad to see you on here again! And I'm glad you're talking about this, there's so little information about trans reproductive healthcare out there ..
I will get a hysterectomy in the future, it's good to learn more about your experience with that, and I didn't know you could leave your cervix!
Also I very recently started T and my gender therapists seem to leave it up to me to decide whether or not I want a hysterectomy, so I think you're right about the cancer thing not being as big of a risk as it was made out to be.
Edit to say that I'm glad you have great bones haha
This video was good to see. I haven't even started medical transition so if I get a hystie it won't be for years. I might also want bottom surgery, including a vaginectomy, unfortunately I can't find info on what kind of hystirectomy is required for that. Anyways, it's comforting to see trans ppl talk about procedures that I'm interested in, especially since it's often hard to find or understand info on them, idk it's just comforting to feel like there are trans ppl that I can see and know of that have had them. (:
hey, thank you for this video. i'm only a minute or two in but a lot of what you're saying is resonating. it's occurred to me recently that i've actually got a Lot of dysphoria surrounding having a uterus/being able to get pregnant, which has definitely gone down some since ive been on T (no periods, yay!) but still isn't fully gone. so, i've been looking into a hysterectomy for sometime in the near future. this is helpful in both a "oh, this is a thing i can actually do" kind of way, and also a "okay, this is what the procedure will be like" way. thank you for this; i havent seen too many resources for trans people who've actually gotten a hysto.
Congratulations! Although is it bad if I thought the whole time you were going in the other direction and had the other kind of thing?
16:01 okay so structural integrity makes a lot of sense to me
You look awesome ^^
14:25 why did you keep your cervix? It seems kinda pointless tbh? To keep it after hysto I mean. It’s purpose is to keep the uterus closed during pregnancy for the most part. Also keep foreign objects out of the uterus but 🤷🏼♂️
Would breakthrough bleeding or HPV be a concern for you? I’ve done some research on hysto and some people get breakthroughs when they keep their cervix. Idk exactly what happens but it mimics menstruation but it’s not as much??? Obvi still get Pap smears every year since you have a cervix but without a uterus it seems like if you develop anything cervical it’s less likely to spread to the ovaries
Do you have a vagina and cervix? If so, I’m surprised you don’t realize how the cervix supports the vagina’s structure. Reach up and touch your cervix. Now imagine instead of that, the walls of the vagina are just sewn together at the top. Removing the cervix drastically increases the risk of the vagina collapsing or prolapsing, aka turning inside out. If i had a hysterectomy, i would definitely want to keep my cervix if possible. It seems like vaginal penetration would be a lot more difficult to do safely and enjoyably if the vagina loses that much structure.
And if you dont currently and never have had a vagina and cervix, then explaining someone else’s anatomy to them is pretty rude. Keeping foreign objects out of the uterus and a fetus inside is not the only function of the cervix. The cervix and uterus are connected to the whole pelvic floor muscular system. The less of the uterus is removed, the easier it is for the surgeon to minimize damage to the pelvic floor. Some people who get full hysterectomies due to cervical cancer get complications like incontinence, vaginal prolapse, and organ displacement. These risks are lower the more of the organs are left in place.
@@sandcrab3188 umm no the vagina isnt stitched up inside when u remove your cervix. i removed everything except my ovaries, cervix included, you cant feel the missing cervix when u reach in my pussy lmao-believe me either I or someone else would have noticed. it is fine if someone wants to keep their cervix but there is no need to vilify removing it. If you remove it you cant get cervical cancer, and without a uterus u dont rly need it.
@@sandcrab3188 my vagina structure is thriving without a cervix 💪 i get fucked a lot too.
“i didn’t want a uterus, i didn’t ask for that.” i feel like every single one of us can relate-
and nobody cares but i drew ashton, so that’s fun lol
@@aactrlalt Ooh thats cool! Ashtons really cool looking thats actually a good idea, he looks like a character (in a good way)
@@mossyay he looks like he’d be a villain that everyone loves-
@@aactrlalt HE DOESSS
"I didn't ask for one". That's not how the world works. Such a childish way of thinking. And I notice that about a lot of trans people. They are like children. They think like children. They are entertained with children's movies and things. They're stunted
haven’t even watched this yet but i adore you ashton !!!! first trans content creator to make me feel actually seen i literally couldn’t be where i am today if not for your videos
Same here! I feel so comfortable expressing my own version of masculinity, at least in part thanks to Ashton:D
I feel incredibly happy for you, as a trans girl whose been on hrt for a year and had laser it’s great to hear ab other ppls experience in overcoming dysphoria and I can relate a lot to dysphoria post-hrt, or like the goalposts of dysphoria manifesting changing after dealing with other dysphoric areas, and it’s cool to learn ab trans affirming operations that don’t affect me directly
love ur content and style and hope ur doing okay my fellow queer commie!!!
As a transmasc who has had kids, I seriously considered getting a hysterectomy. But after top surgery, I realised I couldn't go through with it. Recovering from surgery is hard enough without having to take care of other people as well! Congrats on the surgery! I'm glad your recovery is going well.
I'm a trans masc with kids who is having top surgery in less than 6 months, I'm really dreading the recovery time while finding ways to make sure my kids are taken care of. If you're willing to share, how did you manage that?
Ugh yea, as a trans dad who had top surgery when my kid was like a year old, I rlyyyyyyyy want/need a hysto but I've resigned to wait a few more years til my kid can be a bit more independent
@@jackriver8385 for myself, what I did was:
-meal prep enough food for the apocalypse for me that meant: 3 meals a day for at least 2 weeks, portioned and frozen. Also for food: buy a lot of nutritious but quick prepared food. I got a lot of shelf stable microwavable stuff, protein bars and shakes, etc.
-make a mealtrain: people sign up to bring you food
-get as much childcare as you can afford: I had my kid's other coparent be their sole caregiver for 1 week, then my mom helped so I was like 50% parenting for the next couple weeks, my kid was also in childcare 9-5 monday-friday)
-talk to your kids about your surgery beforehand, that it's something fun and exciting for you but it means you have a big booboo and you can't do any picking them up, wrestling, etc for a little while (or explanation relevant to their age). For me I put my kid's mattress on the floor and made other modifications to our apartment so they could be more independent and I wouldn't have to lift them. Seriously do not cheat on the lifting restriction
-ASK FOR HELP. ASK ASK ASK.
-remember that it may suck for a bit but it is temporary. Do as little as possible, don't worry about keeping the house clean or doing any projects, just focus on making sure you and your kids are fed and clean. Watch a lot of TV lol.
-lastly, all the usual advice for top surgery recovery in terms of staying ahead of pain, organizing your supplies, get the special pillow, get a nice water bottle, set alarms to take Tylenol and supplements, etc.
-youre awesome and I'm happy for you to get surgery yay!!!!! You can do this!
@@FlotsamCarnage My youngest was exactly 11 mo when I had my surgery. Luckily my partner was there to help, but at that age they require so much attention and care! She's 2.5 now and ironically requires even more attention because now she's all about doing it by herself 😅
IV had over 35 major surgerys and no all about the tough recovery time everyone's different
one of my goals for this year is to get a hysterectomy but I am really anxious to ask people (and even doctors) questions about medical procedures, because I'm unsure about many things, but I think you gave me the words for what I want and an insight in some possibilities. Thank you
You’re back! Awesome! And congratulations on your surgery! My parents aren’t allowing me to do anything physical to transition as of right now but they use my correct name and pronouns. And I also got my first binder for Christmas.
How old are you? If you're over 18 your parents legally can't stop you doing anything to your body as you're classed as an adult (fully autonomous human) under the law. In fact them trying to stop you is the illegal and morally reprehensible thing.
@@iZ-the-Egoni I’m 17. They even told me that once I’m an adult and I have a job and am making my own money then they will not stop me.
@@Sonicfan-cc1te Well from your next birthaversary they can do nothing about it, job or not, and any attempt to would infringe on your human rights. You're lucky to live in a country with a public healthcare system, like me: I have the NHS, so I'd STRONGLY recommend you begin speaking with your GP about this now. Although what I will say is that your place of work may have some insurance coverage which may help pay with certain elements of your transition. So yeah... Good news is they're not and never were responsible for funding or otherwise adminning your transition, medical or otherwise, so they're pretty much out of the equation.
Anyway, the power is with you!
@@iZ-the-Egoni You also live in Canada?
@@Sonicfan-cc1te No, I live in England which is why I have the NHS. I'm flying to Detriot, Michigan in the US for my bottom surgery next week though as the NHS and England's private trans industry are rather problematic in how they deal with trans adults. Although for my HRT, which consists of a T-blocker and estrogen, I have a shared care agreement with my GP practice which operates under the NHS
something I've been considering myself. I hate the idea that my body could carry a baby 🤮
Why? Just stop sex with man and use birth control pills
@@abrandpluckedoutofthefire8043
Horrible side effecfs
Such a childish way of thinking. You can't control what you're born as. You just have to find a way to be a peace with yourself. It's like somebody born as a black person was like I hate the idea of having black skin. Or vice versa with a white person. It's just really immature thinking
@@Ethan-ee8rvand this isn't a horrible side effect?? Get real
yaay im also nonbinary and getting laparoscopy for endometriosis in a week, feels better seeing someone else be ok after bc im terrified
wishing you the best for next week, i hope you have a fast recovery! ❤
@@kittenpetals thank you so much🌟💜
Wishing you the best! Take care
@@xx-sof-xx thank u✨
guyss the surgery went well and it wasn't as bad as i thought it would be❤️🌟
AAAAAA YOU’RE BACK!!! I was literally in the car with my mom and started happy stimming lmaoo but I’m so excited for this video!!! I don’t know want my uterus for gender reasons and also I generally don’t want it. I don’t want kids when I get older and if I want to in the future I’d rather adopt kids who already exist in this hellhole to hopefully better their life as best as possible…plus on a different not, my ovaries cause cysts and shit that have caused stressful experiences that I don’t need to deal with as a teen now let alone for my future
EDIT: We didn’t come here for an anarchist rant…but also we did heheh - a fellow gay who loves rambling about anarchism
So fantastic🖤🖤 I had my tubes removed earlier this year, these kinds of surgery provide so much relief🖤
congrats on the tube removal, that's so exciting! ur so right :)
I’m happy your Pap smear was a tolerable experience. I got my first one recently and it was horribly painful and caused me to bleed for a few days 😢
I hate it.
I have to get one in a few days and I’m scared
im trans too 37. never been on t because i have always passed as a male anyway. I had top surgery when i was 21. and now i am ready to get hysto removal of uterus and cervix only. its time. i dont want kids either or care for this organ.i cant wait to get it. your video helped a lot
ashton you have always been a breath of fresh air in the trans community ! it made me so happy to see you pop up in my feed again, wishing u all the best in ur recovery and in the new year !!
Glad to see you back, happy for you!
I had a total hysterectomy -1 ovary in November! So glad I got rid of the cervix too. I am, however, very upset that they didn't let me keep it, I wanted to shake it around in a jar.
I've been doing some research on this recently, planning possibly for the future, and wanted to say thanks so much for sharing your experience with it! So happy it went well for you and this video was super helpful, especially hearing firsthand from other trans people. I appreciate you!
you're so very welcome, I hope whatever decision u make you end up happy and healthy :)
@AshtonDaniel your the most awesome person I've ever seen love you and your videos and I support trans lgbtq people!!
This was so helpful. Thank you for making this video. As a transmasc non-binary person, who's trying to learn as much as they possibly can before firmly deciding which specifc type of gender affirming sterilizing procedure is the best choice for me, I love reading/watching other anecdotes and experiences from other trans folks. Glad you had a smooth recovery overall!
Ashton!!! I was just thinking yesterday how I missed your videos! Congrats!
Okay thank god this video exists. I’m trying to get mine removed for gender / PMDD reasons and it’s so hard to find long form content on ppls experiences w hysterectomy. Thanks!
I’m not trans but I want my uterus gone because I never wanna get pregnant and I hate periods
You're not worried about menopause?
"If you have a total or radical hysterectomy that removes your ovaries, you'll experience the menopause immediately after your operation, regardless of your age. This is known as a surgical menopause."
@@guidedbygreen1480 i wouldn’t remove my ovarie
@@guidedbygreen1480you can take estrogen orally
@@guidedbygreen1480 Technically you may get menopause because your menstruation is paused, but if you keep the ovaries you can keep producing the hormones so you don't have menopause symptoms. radical hysterectomy is different. radical hysterectomy is normally if you have cancer of your reproductive organs so you want to remove more than you strictly need to just in case.
It seems like you searched up the definition of radical hysterectomy. I wonder why you didn't read the whole article or not see the information about the other types of hysterectomies while googling? It is pretty easy to see, I would recommend looking it up again and reading about it.
Omg so glad your posting again Ashton misses your content ☺️ PS love your hair so happy my favourite little communist is back
So happy to see you post again, and also happy to see a video about hysterectomies! It’s great to hear personal experiences of others, and you talking about the whole process is incredibly informative! Thank you for being so open about your transition :)
It’s good to see you posting again! I hope you’re doing well!
Thank you for your willingness to share your experience, I find it is really helpful in thinking through the information provided by my cisgender doctors from the perspective of how I might experience those things as a trans person, listening to you talk through your experience has given me more direction and things to think through in making my own decisions.
I am also excited to hear that you are planning on making future content and I just wanted to say that I would love to see book talks/ book club/ reading themed content. I follow you on Goodreads and always find your reviews very interesting and thought provoking especially since you read both the denser theory texts and more general books while respecting that there is intellectual merit to all of those ways of thinking and writing.
you're so welcome, i'm really glad i could give u that perspective and wish u the best on your decisions :) and thanks for the book-video encouragment! i love making book content but have been struggling w finding time to leisure read lately, let alone make book videos, but i hope i can soon !
i'm getting a hysterectomy at the end of the month so this video came at a great time for me, thanks a lot !
Please look into the side effects like the comment above mentions x
It may not be worth the risk.
@@janet3782 I understand that you don't have bad intentions, but please don't give unsolicited medical advice, especially to someone you don't know. I haven't shared any details about the surgery I'm getting so there's no way for you or the comment above to know what the risks I'm taking are. I know the risks I'm taking because I've talked about it with my surgeon. I don't need the opinion of two strangers online who don't know anything about my situation.again. I know you don't have bad intentions, but please, next time, don't do that
@@Alliien34
I'm actually a HCP so I do understand. Please try not to get defensive when people are coming from a place of concern. There are specific irreversible side effects and potential risks that come with this surgery. If the side effects don't apply to you for whatever reason you haven't disclosed, no problem.
It's much better to have an open discussion so people can gain a better understanding.
Remember this is a public social media platform. Strangers will give you advice whether you want it or not.
@@janet3782 if you're a health care provider, you should believe in science. Not some ridiculous "ideology" crap. Gender is not an ideology or whatever you may want to call it. And I certainly haven't heard of anyone getting ANY type of surgery (trans, cis, or NB people) that hasn't extensively talked to their surgeon. So, the unsolicited "medical advice" is NOT necessary. Go troll someone else!
@@nincure
Telling someone to research possible risks and benefits, and pros and cons is not "unsolicited medical advice". It actually helps people make an informed decision, which is pretty important in healthcare.
In healthcare care biology is our main focus... human bio science.
Yes, I've heard of patients not understanding the risks involved, or underestimating the risks. It's actually pretty common unfortunately.
Oh hey, I didn't know this was an option ! I wanted to just get my tubes removed to prevent pregnancy while keeping the ability to produce my own hormones just in case. But this sounds like it's closer to what I'm looking for. Gonna have to talk to my doctor abt this !
BTW nice seeing you on my feed again 🖤 and your hair looks so cool !
@erin just in case something happens and I no longer have access to hormones and need to produce my own. Or in case I decide to go off T for personal reasons
I would never want to induce Menopause .
@@guidedbygreen1480 then don't 🤷♂️
It's great to see a new video from you!
Thank you for all of your content.
your voice is so important in this community.
Woah. I last saw your ‘fidget toy collection’ video from 5 years ago, I remember watching it when I was a kid! You were the first trans person I really knew of, and you helped me on my trans journey, or at least to begin it! Thank you Ashton ❤
I've wanted a hysterectomy for so long. In the UK its almost not possible. Now that I've been diagnosed with endo they are only now considering it. Im 40. I hate having an uterus.
Queer comics and graphic novels! Yes please! 😄
you got the exact kind of hysterectomy ive been planning to get so im so glad to see a video of someone talking about the experience
i'm cis but recently i've been told that my really bad cramps could be due to fibroids or endometriosis if symptoms worsen as i get older. (side note but i'm also in the same boat as never wanting to actually give birth to kids ! i decided i'd adopt when i was like 12 because i dont want to bring anyone else into this world currently). I did some surface level research about endo and fibroids and it said that one of the treatments was a hysterectomy. I saw some really worrying stuff on the first page of google but your video helped in reassuring me about the process, so thank you so much!! a bunch of my friends are trans so I will definitely point them towards this video if they ever decide they want a hysterectomy in the future. love your videos so much !!!!
also it's absolutely insane that the pain after surgery was more manageable than the cramps you had ??? honestly that reason alone makes me consider a hysterectomy in the future a lot more
Haven't seen any of this besides the title, but sweet!! Congrats!! A hysto was my very first gender-affirming medical anything, and I've just had such a great time since. I literally asked doctors for half my life to get it done and was 35 until I finally found a surgeon that would do it.
Ooo hell yeah, love to see it!! 🔥🔥🔥
We (we are a plural system) kinda want one too since we are all uncomfortable with our uterus, but the dysphoria isn't too severe for us since our periods are pretty mild and we don't get cramps anymore, so we kinda forget it's there and honestly get surprised each month lol 💀 but this gave us something to consider! ^^
Thank you for sharing! It is great info to have in mind for us. We live in Denmark tho so it's gonna a little different, but still!! Also maybe some of our afab friends could use this knowledge
wait... t4t... "a partner i had"... are you not dating Jack anymore? (sorry if too personal!)
i'm so happy for you!
also, i'm so glad for you to have posted this, because i've been very wary of surgery and hearing this helped me a lot. your videos have been wonderful for just helping me get over T related anxieties and i wanted to thank you for that ;u;
aw man i get so psyched whenever u post uv been missed ashton :) congrats on ur op!! lots of love from an australian trans girl lol
I didn’t know they could just take out the uterus and not the tubes + ovaries, rlly interesting!!
also super cool how tiny the incision is!! I don’t think I would want this surgery in the future but it’s fascinating to know how it works
The ignorance of your "community" is astounding!
@@soniaess28 then go away and stop bothering people!
@@nincure you know this is a public forum?
WHere was my notification?? Also I'm glad you had a good experience and that doing it reduced your disphoria and anxiety. Thank you so much for sharing!
I'm sure answering the last question about sex felt very personal and awkward, but really it's very good that ur experience and approach is out there for others as an example
Congratulations!! Im so happy for you!!It's been a long time since I watched your videos and I just realized how long it's been since I started watching your videos. Seeing your evolution over the years makes me even more impatient to start transition.
Thanks for this! I don't ever want to be pregnant and the idea of being capable of it is pretty upsetting, so I've been looking into potential medical interventions myself. Also, I see you have zines on your shelf! Stolen Sharpie Revolution FTW! I'm hoping to get those Queer Zines anthologies someday. They've been on my list for a while. I'm a queer autistic zinester (and zine fest organizer, zine discord server admin, and zine workshop facilitator) myself!
thank you for this video! hysterectomies are not as widely talked about amongst transmascs as it should be. its good to see it getting talked abt so people can know theyre an option!
Yaaay welcome back! Hysterectomy is something I want SO MUCH, I will be looking into it as soon as I can. Thank you for sharing your experience. I cannot wait to get this surgery, it will give me so much comfort and security
so happy to see u again ash!! it would be so interesting to hear you ramble about grad school; im currently finishing up grad skool application essays for some schools for social work and grad school stuff feels stressful in a different way from applying to undergrad. it would just be cool to hear you talk about what youre looking to go into and your hopeful plans for the future :) so happy ur hysto went well too! watching this definitely makes me want to explore the option now. I dont have bottom dysphoria but I also dont want to be pregnant or carry kids. even tho i have a bc implant, that anxiety is still there. will probably come back to this video in the future ^_^
How did you wash during the healing time?
Nice beard!
So happy to see a new video posted! I’ve been watching and rewatching all your old ones for the past few months. A hysterectomy is something I’ve also been considering as an AFAB trans person so I’m definitely looking forward to watching your thoughts and experiences with yours!
WOO CONGRATS! AMAZING! My partner got an affirming hysto! also you have great hair.
I’ve thought about getting a hysterectomy but i’ve always been put off by the top of the vagina not being connected to anything. Keeping the cervix sounds like it would make things better, but what is the cervix connected to above?
If you feel comfortable answering i would be interested to know if it feels different. Like does your vagina feel less anchored to the organs around it? Are you worried about vaginal prolapse or anything like that?
thanks so much for making this video, it was so helpful.
When the uterus is removed, the cervix is not connected to anything and it makes vaginal prolapse much more likely.
If the ovaries are also removed, the woman is immediately in premature menopause. This has many health consequences.
Another piece of info my doctor gave me when I floated the idea of keeping the cervix is that the top of the cervix can have endometrial tissue attatched to it which can continue to do period cycles after surgery resulting in cyclical spotting. Eta: I'm not on T - but being on T would solve this anyway.
In my Dr's preference cervical removal allows for vaginal assist laproscopic, so fewer incisions and easier heal time while maintaining the cervix would require abdominal surgery so larger scars and extended heal time.
I haven't decided whether I should personally keep my cervix and talking to doctors about pros and cons would be a good choice!
Hell fuckin yea congrats!!!! That's exactly the type of hysto I've been wanting. Love that they turn it into a noodle lmao
Hey Ashton! This was a really interesting video! As a trans masc person I pretty sure I may want a hysterectomy in future but it’s not something I’ve thought about too much. I mainly at this point use birth control to suppress my periods because of dysphoria and so far that’s worked. It’s killed a majority of that dysphoria but I may in future want a hysterectomy (probably the same kind you got) b/c who knows what will happen in the years to come. Anyways hope you had a great day! Also I agree with you about scars! I love sharing recovery stuff and scar timelines cause I think it’s cool. Like I’m over a year post opt top surgery and it’s been interesting to my scars go from bright red to pale pink/white
I'm so glad this video got recommended to me today. I've been researching a lot on gender-affirming surgeries but part of me feels scared because it's such a new step in my life. Videos like yours that talk about your personal experience are so so helpful for people like me. I'm very thankful for the thorough explanations you gave concerning the medical process to get hysterectomies and how to handle health insurance. I'm non-binary and wish to have the same kind of hysterectomy as yours in the future. I don't want to get HRT though since I'm fine with the way I am- it's only that damn uterus that's annoying to me :"). But anyway, your experience is the closest that I've seen online so far to my own goals and I'm really grateful for that because it does make me more confident in demanding for the types of surgeries I need in the future. Thanks for the video, take care
Glad to see you back Ashton!! :) Hope you are well. Happy new year 💜
Thanks for the video Ashton, this was super informative. Also it was really cool to hear that you’re currently doing grad school applications, I hope it goes well! I’m also doing post-grad things at the moment, I’ve been accepted into an honours program this year with hopeful pathways into PhD at the end of the year. Idk if it’s the sort of thing you’d make a video about but I’d be keen to hear a bit about what you’re going to be studying in grad school and what your future academic plans are, if that’s something you’re comfortable sharing on the internet. Also bc it’s always nice to hear leftist perspectives on academia.
Wishing you the best of good vibes for this year ahead!
-Cal
cool 2 see you back, been a subscriber for years wow. those video ideas sound really good! and congrats :)
I just want hysterectomy. I hate having periods.
Already had laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy (removal of both fallopian tubes) as sterilization procedure but having monthly cycle bothers me.
I find this informative.
Thanks for this video!! I’ve been thinking a lot more about potentially getting a hysterectomy recently and it’s really nice to hear a content creator I respect talk about it!
I cant watch because I'm waiting on medical transition and it makes me unreasonably upset to think about it. But! I've been watching you for many years, Ashton, and I remember hearing you talk about wanting this a long time ago, so im so so happy for you that you finally got it!!! I hope it helps you feel more at home in your body
i completely understand - good on you for setting that boundary for yourself, and i hope you don’t have to wait for too much longer! 🖤
WORM UTERUS. i wonder if you could still choose to have to worm uterus. I definitely want mine removed, I'm ot quite sure about the ovaries and all the other junk.. theres no way of knowing what type of surgery i will get for it yet, but having my eork uterus would be fun.
thank you for this!!! it is so hard to find info about hystos and many trans folks don't feel comfortable sharing their experience in such detail. I have been feeling a lot of anxiety about having a hysto and hearing your experience has eased a lot of that anxiety.
I am so happy for you!! I found your channel earlier in 2022 and your videos have been such a comfort for me through coming out to my parents and even at school! You are the coolest, and I wish you all the best!
I kept my ovaries for the same reasons! I had a total hysterectomy (uterus, tubes, and cervix) because 1) I have endometriosis and 2) an increased cancer risk due to family history. I barely bled post-op, pain was manageable, and I was back to working from home after a week. It's been just over 2 years since my surgery and my quality of life has improved significantly. I agree that not having to spend time thinking about these body parts has been amazing. Ty for sharing your story!
So glad to see one of my most favorite youtubers come back🥹❤️
thank you for making this video! this is a surgery I’ve wanted for half of my life now, and to hear one of my favourite trans youtubers speak about their experiences with it is very helpful :))
A h I didn't see this until it finally popped up in my recommend!! Welcome back Ashton! Great video as usual and I hope you're doing well! Also Id love to see that video essay about queercore you talked about on Twitter so I can sew queer punk patches on my vest while listening to ya talk about one of my favorite genres!
Damn, your chest looks awesome now, your scars went completely invisible. I had salpingectomy and exactly same scars like from ur hysto, and they completely dissappeared also. Which is kinda sad, cause they were kinda cute xD
Oh boy...
Sounds like you have endometriosis and hormone imbalance.
An endocrinologist or gynaecologist could have reduced your anxiety around menstruation and heavy bleeding.
I've had pain from endometriosis for 30 yrs and had to have a hysterectomy due to disease.
Did you get a histology report on your uterus?
I'd be interested to know what they found.
Jo.😊
i get my hormones checked every 6 months or so, and they’re very normal. my uterus was also normal, no pathology.
yay Ashton is back! i missed your videos
Just some stuff: I am a 16 year old transmasc, I've been out pretty publicly out for quite a few years now.
I've been trying to research everything specifically about top surgery and what differences it makes weather I start testosterone before or after because my guardian that I will probably continue to live with due to our financial struggles (I live in Norway so insurance is a little less stressful, but still a quite bit...) and my guardian does not want me to have any surgery or hormone treatment, and frequently uses _very_ ... negative words to describe them, and I'm just very stressed about if I'll lose our relationship. I love my mom, and I don't want to lose her, but I also want to feel like myself and look at myself without very very distressing dysphoria and feel like I have personal autonomy. It's just that everytime I attempt to research this stuff I get reminded that I have them, and that as well as starts a whole downspiral of dysphoria and very uncomfortable feeings.
And I just feel like getting top surgery first would be something less noticable for her than if I show up with a deep-ass voice and (fucking great) facial hair...
I know it's still a couple years til I'm of legal age but I just feel very tired and stressed because of all this...
Congrats! As always a very informative and interesting video. All of your future video ideas sound amazing and I can't wait to watch them. Whenever that will be!
yo congrats! i used to watch ur stuff all the time and was literally just wondering what u were up to
As a trans person going through dysphoria bc of my period right now, this video gave me so so much hope and concrete information for the future, so I just wanted to say thank you for being so open about your hysterectomy!!
This was really helpful! I've been having trouble deciding on what type of hysterectomy to get and this helps a TON
I'm gonna have a partial hysterectomy soon omg😭😍
hi! just wanted to let u know that im a trans guy who named myself after u!
Thank you for talking about this, Ashton! I’m a smol trans guy (13) and I’ve been thinking about my options with medically transition. I love seeing other trans people talking about these kinds of things. Have a good day❤️
Heyyyyy
I missed you lmao
Hello again!! Do u graduate university soon? I feel like you’ve been there for like 3 years! Just curious. Thankss!!
I graduate in May! i'm finishing up my fourth and final year :)
I MISSED YOUR VIDEOS
I was happy to see that you posted a video again! Very interesting video :)
My hysterectomy was such a nightmare! I was in the hospital for 3 days, because I could not pee! I had a catheter, I bled profusely post-op, and was in the worst pain I ever experienced... but none of the pain medications they gave me helped. Once I was able to pee on my own, they let me leave. The bleeding continued for another 3 weeks, but I have no cervix so... The pain continued for 3 months, and once it was finally gone, I was able to really enjoy the euphoria of having no uterus! I also noticed that I lost a few pounds. But now I am 46, and even though I kept my ovaries, I'm going through early menopause. And it sucks!
wow thanks for that info. im alos gonna keep the ovaries only but i wonder if you go into menopause anyway. do you tend to bleed more if yo remove the cervix too? imma ask my dr next time i see them. sorry you went through all that. how are you now?
@@oblongfan1 I'm good now. That was 11 years ago LOL I didn't keep my cervix due to dysphoria reasons, and I'm not sure about the bleeding if you keep a cervix. Also, regarding the early menopause, maybe it's happening because my body just felt like taking me on this journey right now, and not because of my hysterectomy.
@@SkyeID forgot about i posted on these videos. i had my laparascopic hysto march 12., kept ovaries and cervix. im glad i did since i dont have anything wrong with it. and something about dealing with a cuff freaked me out. its weird cause im trans. but cervix wasnt what was bothering me anyway. it was the uterus. glad its gone. and no bleeding at all even with cervix. im 37 so not sure when ill hit that part of menopause yet.
@@oblongfan1 congrats! How ya feelin? Isn't it great to know that your bleeding days are over? I hope menopause won't happen to you anytime soon. I was 36 when I got a hysterectomy and menopause just started this year. Did I forget to mention I'm trans? Ooops, well I'm trans lol
(currently at 21:24 in the vid) im on hormone blockers and am advised to take calcium and vitamin d supplements for bone density which probs should be something i take regardless cause im highly lactose intolerant so i try to avoid dairy
what is a bone scan like? is it just an x-ray or a type of x-ray? or is it something different
you keeping your wisdom teeth reminds me of one baby tooth i got removed when i was 7 cause it had a huge cavity and it was cheaper to remove it than keep it cause it was one that would fall out soon anyways. i got to keep the tooth. its actually sort of interesting looking cause of the cavity
@@emokidvirgil basically you just lay on a table. Not invasive or anything like that.
Nice seeing you again
Good for you! Congrats
Sorry if I missed that, but does it totally stop periods? I am confused whether leaving ovaries and tubes and cervix allows for some bleeding/cramping at all? Thank you!
to my knowledge it shouldn't be possible to have periods without a uterus, because the uterus lining is what sheds to make the blood, I have heard of people having cramps still sometimes, but I know that is not a universal experience. I'm not a doctor though so there might be something I don't know, hope this helps clear it up a bit though :)
so periods are caused by hormonal cycles, which I do not get anymore because i'm on testosterone. but the bleeding associated with periods is blood cast from the uterine lining, so even if i stopped T, there would be no blood, because there's no uterus for it to come from! does that help?
9:02 you’ll be on your parents insurance until you’re 26 and thank god for that. I don’t have insurance anymore cuz I’m Too Old™️ and it really sucks cuz I have so many drs I gotta see 😭
I was scared to remove my womb for fear of early menopause. My gp even refused a sterilisation in my 40s. Useless man.