The problem with a hysterectomy is that apparently, you still need to take hormonal drugs, especially if they remove the ovaries as well. The side effects without hormones are immediate menopause as well as bone density issues bc estrogen is needed to keep your bones intact and strong (alternative is testosterone). The side effects of a hysterectomy without removing the ovaries is, in my case, no end to the endometriosis, but apart from that, it also causes the bladder to dislocate quite often and the can make your innards fall forward and into unhealthy positions, which includes the colon and kidneys. It's not something they like doing in general, as the pelvic floor seems to suffer the most and thus makes all the other issues happen.
Thank you for the shared rage, sweetie
I feel very much cheated, but then again, I knew treatment wise we aren't at a point where I can get rid of endo without hormonal therapy.
Hello fellow members of c/disabled. As already mentioned in a comment thread in this post, the mods created a short "Information Post" about Ableist Language on the site and the consequences of using said language. I would like for you to give us your input and feedback to the document. If you want anything to be included that feels like it's missing, you can send me a DM on hexbear or comment under this comment. I would like to ask you all that the comments in this thread be kept short, as this is the megathread and I don't want to clog it with too many administrative comments if possible. I will make sure to incorporate all feedback and input you have to the best of my ability. You can follow the changes through the document link: https://cryptpad.fr/doc/#/2/doc/edit/ XBOFfyoPSb0-l4vFySADdh+g/
Edit: I will be taking feedback in the next mega as well and post the link to the document again. Thank you again to everyone who already offered up feedback and input, I appreciate you taking the time to help make it better!
I can certainly try that, but it won't solve the underlying issue of endometriosis unfortunately. There's certainly someone who's willing to do a hysterectomy, but ultimately, I don't think it'll help with the disease. I want the blasted thing gone obviously but I do need hormones. Heard someone once say that transitioning was what saved them from endo, and I'm a bit jealous that I'm not trans. Would make this a lot easier 🥺
The alternative is to not say anything and let it slide, but that will not make anything better for sure. I think we need to keep trying, and while I don't want to expect that from everyone in the comm, I feel as a mod I have an obligation to keep trying (whenever I can, obviously not all the time, I'm also just one person with disabilities).
Edit: And you are correct, it does go beyond language a lot, but language is the first barrier to cross to make a place either accommodating or a shit hole. I'd like to start with language, question how it's used, and then encourage people to think about why they're saying things the way they do and maybe improve on the reasons behind that and the language at the same time.
And yet, in the face of overwhelming negative reaction to the topic of ableist language, I still believe we should make these posts. For lack of a better explanation, I just refuse to give up. I finally managed to write a raw draft and am discussing it with the other disabled mods at the moment. Once we are okay with it, I will put up a link here for you all to check it out and give feedback, so we can modify it and make a post that represents our common stand on the topic of ableist language.
I really wish she was as cool as I made her sound. She's a big girl boss and has some interesting takes, but she's really not much better than most German politicians
She's not just a reporter. Sahra Wagenknecht used to be the leader of the German left party Die Linke and, after splitting from the party due to ideological reasons, founded her own party.
I sometimes wonder how lacking in empathy people can be, but then I'm reminded that you need to learn empathy first and then need to give a shit about people around you continuously. It takes effort, and it seems a lot of people, including hexbears, don't want to give a shit. It's fucking sad.
First things first, whenever you enter the disabled mega, I want you to know I'm casting Prayer of Healing and you always regain maximum hitpoints. No psychic damage shall be sustained or held here.
Second, I agree with you, and I will hopefully soon get to the ableist language post I promised to make, once my own issues don't distract me so much anymore 😥 feel really bad for not getting to it sooner
The problem with a hysterectomy is that apparently, you still need to take hormonal drugs, especially if they remove the ovaries as well. The side effects without hormones are immediate menopause as well as bone density issues bc estrogen is needed to keep your bones intact and strong (alternative is testosterone). The side effects of a hysterectomy without removing the ovaries is, in my case, no end to the endometriosis, but apart from that, it also causes the bladder to dislocate quite often and the can make your innards fall forward and into unhealthy positions, which includes the colon and kidneys. It's not something they like doing in general, as the pelvic floor seems to suffer the most and thus makes all the other issues happen.
Thank you for the shared rage, sweetie
I feel very much cheated, but then again, I knew treatment wise we aren't at a point where I can get rid of endo without hormonal therapy.