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in 2007 I had serous-mucinous borderline ovarian cancer mass removed. adhesions to bowel. no implants. f/u now every 6 mos. w/transvaginal u/s and abdominal u/s. brac1 and 2 are negative. no sx. i am 50 in in menopause. My prior gynonc was ok to watch and monitor-he moved out of state. My new gynonc wants to do hysterectomy. WIth the low recurrence rate of this type, are there any alternatives to hysterectomy?
If so, was your hysterectomy a partial? There are other hormone alternatives on market that might be better. Have you spoken with your dr about other options?
5/16 another ultrasound and the thickening is happening again, Doc said I need a hysterectomy but I want to know if there are any other alternatives to another surgery? I am PR positive so that leaves that option out for me.
I am a very healthy 46 year old. I have 3 children and don't want anymore. I have had the mirena in for 10 years now and was looking for advice on a possible hysterectomy. I've only once had slight endometriosis before I started having my babies, over 17 years ago. No history of cancer, no heavy bleeding, no fibroids etc. I also haven't noticed any drastic menopause symptoms - no sweats, no mood swings etc.
Does any one know of a natural treatment of endometriois? I have had a hysterectomy but have one ovary left. It's been 2 mths since my surgery and the endo is back. My doc wants me to take the Lupron shot. But I can only have one more.
Any help will be appreciated.
I'm having a partial hysterectomy in Jan for other reasons than yours but if you've talked to your doctor and surgery at this point won't endanger your health if you decide not to have it or put it off then I wouldn't rush into it if you are apprehensive. I would also consider how long until you may start going through menopause and if you can live with the heavy periods.
m new to forum-after several sonograms and biopsy, dr today advised I should have full hysterectomy-scheduled for Monday. Findings on sonogram-complex cystic mass 3.8x2..2cms, several thick septations. Individual ovarian cysts w thick walls between them or even possibly a folded tubular structure such as hydrosalpinx. There is no free fliud in the cul-de-sac. Results of CA 125 were 6.5 but Dr still feels due to my age(59)and size of cysts there is a possiblity of cancer.
Ladies who undergone hysterectomy or similar procedure, and happy with your surgeon, please help me with referrals! I would prefer Cedars Sinai, but any feedback or suggestions will be appreciated!
I had a complete Hysterectomy 3 mnths ago and have not felt right since. Emotionally and physically. There are so many changes my body has gone through. I have experienced weight gain, mood swings, leg cramps, fatigue and loss of interest in life. I have been taking Premarin a low dose. I just stopped taking it since I don't think it's helping anyways. Any suggestions on hormones or no hormones? Or alternatives?
s, who have had ER/PR HER2 negative breast cancer, stage I, no spread to lymph nodes (surgery, followed by radiation and chemotherapy) in regards to hormone replacement therapy due to complete hysterectomy resulting in severe menopause reactions?
Considering this versus a hysterectomy since Dr. feels I would be a good candidate now. Please no comments from HERS Foundation, I already know what you think. Thank you.
I am seeing a second oncologist and am having yet another pathology done, along with a thorax-pelvic CT scan, but the initial advice is for a hysterectomy with chemo. Does any one know of less standard treatment for lower grades of cancer, especially for Stage 1 cancer, where the uterus and cervix were preserved? I'm just very reluctant to agree to very radical surgery which might then prove unnecessary. Thank you very much for any light anyone can shed on this.
What are the odds for regaining urinary control after a radical hysterectomy? Will the nerves grow back? My friend has absolutely no awareness. We're attempting bladder retraining at this time with routine toileting, but so far, it's not helping. Is there treatment for this condition?
I had a radical hysterectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy as well as the removal of 19 pelvic and peri-aortic lymph nodes for squamous cell cancer and sarcoma on November 6th.Since then I have had hot flashes, cry at anything and get angry over little things, My husband can't take it and calls me a whiny baby to everyone. It does not help that my recovery was slow due to complications and side effects to chemo so I need extra help, Has anyone else had a similar experience?
My grand mom was detected ovarian cancer stage 3c in dec 2007
she was given paclitaxel/carboplatin as her first line treatment and then hysterectomy was performed 6 march 2008 and then again she continued chemo. But during the this time after about 2 cycles she again developed a tumor . the doctor called it progression in the pelvic region. he changed the medine and now gave her liposomal doxorubicin/oxaliplatin . But that also dint seem to work for her .
Hi there. I'm new to the forum. I am 39 and due to have a vaginal hysterectomy and partial oopherectomy on 9/8. I've been dealing with endometriosis since I was 28 or 29. Thankfully, thru several surgeries, I was able to have two beautiful girls. I am done with children as well as my husband. Birth control never has worked... caused weight gain and unbearable mood swings. My doc said to try the Mirena IUD and I feel I've been losing my mind.. Been on it 9 months.
By the way, I saw some earlier posts about correlating women with hysterectomy and MS...I had a hysterectomy due to fibroids and mild endometriosis about three years ago...total and complete hysterectomy...
There are some resources out there about the lifelong functions of the female organs and alternatives to hysterectomy if you want to do some additional research. I hope this helps you make a decision. Don't allow yourself to be rushed into any surgical procedure since you are stuck with the results, both good and bad. Of course, you need to make sure you maintain adequate iron levels.
I wish you the best!
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