Another Mudcatter and I joked we each had 'a womb with a view' in 2000 when we were relieved to have hysterectomies.

I have loved the freedom of the last 8 years but because of this thread I've booked an appointment for next week.

It seems too many cancers and gremlins only come to light when an 'other problem' is being investigated. Thank you for the 'nudge'. My ovaries remain but I was told I have no cervix..so opted to drop out of smear tests.... but you've got me thinking AND prevention is soooo much better than cure. Yes, it'll be worth a few minutes discomfort...and now I've turned 50 I suppose I'd better get a mamogram booked in too! How much time do you have Doc?

Lots of love,
Hazel.