I know having fibroids isn't the same as your problem, but my dr suggested all sorts of "options" that seemed more invasive to me than just taking care of the problem. I didn't want to "try" something, and hope it worked. After dealing with severe pain since I was 13, I was now 40 and I wanted the problem GONE, so when he finally said the "H" word as he called it, I practically jumped out of my chair and said THATS what I want!!! I had a partial, ovaries still intact. My fibroids were so big they had to be removed from outside. I've never felt better (although I still have alot of sensitivity at the scar location), I can function now without pain killers and it's such a free feeling, travel and do what ever and never worry about IT again!!
If you can do a partial, I'd strongly recommend it. Why continue to drag it out. If you're not having kids, you don't need it!