Hysterectomy and ovary removal

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Avatar f tn And it ruptured so doctors took the other tube but left the ovary and now im swollen like im preg but im not and havin sharp pains all thro lower abs i was thinking about having a complete hysterectomy..what do u think?
Avatar m tn It may function normally for years, sub-optimally for years or it could shut down completely at any time. Ovary removal and post-hysterectomy ovarian failure is associated with a number of age related conditions such as heart disease, osteoporosis, dementia, Parkinson's, memory and cognitive impairment, lung cancer, vision changes, hair and skin changes, sexual dysfunction. Estrogen may help with symptoms and may mitigate some of the risks.
Avatar f tn I don't know if you realize that hysterectomy is not a cure for endometriosis. Since endo implants can be found throughout the pelvis, you may very well be left with pain or get only temporary relief after your organs are removed. And then you are left with the pain as well as the adverse effects of hysterectomy.
Avatar n tn I have been experiencing severe pain and discomfort from a combination of ovarian cysts and fibroids for 3 years now. I was treated with birth controls pills and then steroids and nothing has worked. I just got back the results of my most recent ultrasound. I have 2 cysts on an ovary and 2 fibroids. The doctor has talked to me about a myomectomy option vs. hysterectomy for the fibroid removal. I don't know which way to go on this.
Avatar f tn If your uterus and cervix were removed (total hysterectomy) and you did not have cervical cancer then you should not need any more pap smears. Ovary removal (oophorectomy) has nothing to do with it.
Avatar f tn I wish, for one, that I had not trusted my gynecologist of 20 years. And I wish I had known more about how the hysterectomy and ovary removal industry "operates" and taken the necessary steps to protect/keep my vital organs. The uterus, ovaries, and tubes are essential a woman's whole life. The ovaries produce hormones into a woman's 80's. Removal of one ovary does not always cause a drop in hormones but it can even to the point of a surgical type "menopause.
351724 tn?1267537018 ive also told him ide rather leave one ovary in because im only 31 and i rather not go through menapause at that age . and if theres something wrong with that other ovary ill deal with ti later and get through this fine ! and thank you for responding to my post !
Avatar f tn I agree with HVAC. And push for cystectomy (removal of just the cyst) so that your ovary can be preserved (or at least some ovarian tissue which will regenerate). (Not all gyns have good cystectomy skills.) Sometimes removal of an ovary can cause permanent hormonal loss and we need our ovarian hormones for good health our whole lives (they actually produce hormones into a woman's 80's).
Avatar n tn Even removal of one ovary is associated with health problems such as dementia and parkinsonism. According to this study, ovary removal even as late as age 75 is associated with increased mortality - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16055568/. This one talks about the many harms - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19702455. It causes accelerated aging - https://wtvr.com/2016/09/29/study-remove-ovaries-age-faster/.
Avatar f tn Surgeon sugested the total hysterectomy with uterus, left ovary and tube, lymphnodes and abdominal fat removal. Very emotional. can somebody gime me advise what to do?
Avatar f tn I am 40 yrs old and had a laparoscopic hysterectomy done in April 2014. I had a right ovary removal, cervix removal and replaced with a cuff and extra scar tissue removed from my past csections. I still have my left ovary that sometimes produces cysts still. Since my surgery I have put on at least 20 lbs. I am taking hard core kick boxing and eating way better than I was and can't seem to lose anything, I just keep gaining. :( its so depressing. My mid section and breasts are growing fast.
Avatar m tn Be sure you understand the effects of this serious surgery, less than 2% of which are for confirmed cancer. If you have endometriosis, hysterectomy and ovary removal are not a cure. Many women continue with pelvic pain after having their organs removed. I hope you find this helpful.
1086111 tn?1256514891 My doctor has me coming back November 19 and he wants to a hysterectomy Laparscopic hysterectomy but i don't know if he is going to do a complete hysterectomy or not that is why i go back to him on the November the 19 and he will let me know if he is going to do a full hysterectomy or a partial hysterectomy.
Avatar m tn I am sorry for all you are going through including a cancer diagnosis. The pelvic and leg pain sound much more like a surgical complication versus cancer. Please call your doctor. A blood clot is a very real possibility and needs to be addressed without delay. If it were me, I would go to the ER if I could not reach my doctor. Let us know what you find out. I hope it is not serious!
Avatar n tn What was exactly a full hysterectomy for you? Some doctors call a hysterectomy just removal of the uterus. For my full debulking hysterectomy I had my uterus, cervix, both ovaries, both fallopian tubes and full omentum apron and my appendix... Did you have your ovaries removed? If you did you could have remnant ovarie tissue that has cysts.. you need to ask more questions... I hope you find the answers...
Avatar f tn Call your OBGYN and make an appointment. Need to make sure it is not a problem with other ovary.
Avatar n tn I agree with tmarland04. An ultrasound usually does not detect endometriosis. I personally had endometriosis. I underwent laparascopic surgery in 2001 and battled it for 6 years until I finally had to have a complete hysterectomy (ovary removal) and I am only 31 years old.
Avatar f tn This site, co-authored by a renowned ob/gyn, is helpful in understanding ovarian cysts and proper intervention IF NEEDED (cystectomy / cyst removal not ovary removal) - http://www.ovaryresearch.com/ovarian_cysts.htm. Re: the retroverted uterus - that is not a reason to have a hysterectomy. Mine was retroverted and never caused any problems.
Avatar f tn There are a lot of books written by women who are suffering the after effects of hysterectomy and did not get informed consent. And there are entire websites for post-hysterectomy support. There are also some good books about the overuse of hysterectomy by some physicians. A couple that come to mind are "A Gynecologist's Second Opinion" by Dr. William Parker and "The Hysterectomy Hoax" by Dr. Stanley West.
Avatar n tn Not sure what country you are in but in the UK hysterectomies usually only remove the womb in women that have not yet reached menopause. Obviously it depends upon the reason but a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (removal of both ovaries) is rarely carried out. You need to ask your Dr exactly what was removed during your hysterectomy. If both ovaries were removed then the Dr has screwed up or thats not an ovary showing on the scan.
Avatar n tn I completed menopause at age 46 naturally. That is considered younger than average, but that is only 2 years away from the age you are now. What type of cyst is it and is the doctor concerned about it? Most people (even myself) don't want to undertake more surgery than necessary. If the cyst has just made an appearance recently, you could try the "wait and see" for a couple of months and maybe it will go away on its own.
Avatar f tn My hysterectomy was for cervical cancer and i can sympathise with you because i know the pain that you are going through and also because i have about 30 metal clips left in my lower abdomen which have caused me huge problems. I am happy that you have discovered these clips at this early stage following your surgery. The best advice that i can offer you is to ask your radiologist for a further more detailed report regarding the location of the clips in relation to the site of the pain.
Avatar f tn Well, when the results came out for the third ultrasound, and it showed the septation, my doctor said that we should do something. He first suggested a simple removal of the cyst and ovary intact but then when I remined him that I only have the one ovary, right one was removed when I was in my twenties due to another cyst, he suggested a full hysterectomy.
Avatar n tn I am sure you doctors knows much more about it than I do, but, if it were me and I had decided to have the ovary removal surgery, I would remove the other stuff too at the same time. I think since you are menopausal age that you will likely have few issues. As Angie said above, Hystersisters is a great site with a wealth of knowledge on the subject. Good luck to you!