ovarian cysts menopause hrt

I too have Ovarian Remnent Syndrome...and have had re-curring cysts in the pelvic area. I too am an Ovarian Cancer survivior, stage 1A. I too have cysts on my kidneys. Now, all that being said, I have had a total of two surgeries and although there are more cysts...the doctors are not too keen on a 3rd sugery because of all the risks. The doctors have also mentioned that some people are just cystic and develop these things....doesn't mean that it is cancer.

For about a year now I have been having serial TVUS almost every month. There have been multiple thoughts on my bilateral complex ovarian cysts. I have had 4 opinions and 4 different answers.. I am so confused. The latest and greatest specialist that I saw last week suggested removal of both ovaries and tubes but leaving my uterus. I have never heard of this before. I have 3 large fibroids in my uterus, my mom had uterine cancer but he says once my ovaries are removed, the fibroids will shrink.

But, I am also scared to not be able to have any hrt after instant menopause. I wonder if leaving one ovary aand taking out the rest would be a good idea.

My friend has ovarian cysts and has had one ovary removed eight mths ago and now the cysts are in her remaining ovary. She is told it has to be removed and on hormone replacement therapy the rest of her life but is told that the hormone therapy will be dangerous for her due to the high risk of blood clots. Is there an alternative therapy she can take or alternative to removal of the ovary or way to just treat the cyst?

Did your doctor explain why your ovaries are being removed versus just the cyst (cystectomy)? Most ovarian cysts are benign especially in women without a family history / predisposition for ovarian cancer. Not all surgeons have good cystectomy skills that can save the ovary or at least part of it for hormone production. But if your other ovary is healthy, it would not seem you would need to have it removed unless you have cancer or are high risk.

Hi, Pelvic or ovarian pain is not a symptom related to menopause. You should consult a gynaecologist for a detailed evaluation. The pain can be due to ovarian cysts, pelvic infection, colitis or urinary infection. An ultrasound scan should also be done. Hope this helps. The answer is based on information provided. Exact advice is not possible without a proper examination and investigations. You are requested to consult your Doctor. Take care and keep us posted.

t take the pain of these cysts, but I am scared os what I am reading about surgical menopause too..is really that bad with hrt? Do you really gain 50 pounds a month?lol. Any input would help here please please please. I am suppose to have surgery Friday and am trying to weigh both options carefully. I am probably leaningtowards ovary removal cause I don't want to be right back here in 3 months, but any experiences would be great...hrt and all!!!

Hi, my name is Jennifer. For about 3 years now, I have been living with ovarian cysts. At first it was my left ovary, but now it has been my right ovary that has been the source of difficulty. I have ended up in the hospital 3 times due to the pain that is caused when the cysts enlarge and bleed. I thought it was a burst cyst, but I think I was mistaken. The hospital visits were primarily due to the extreme pain I was in (the morphine did little to help!).

I am having problems with Ovarian Cysts and Endrometriosis. My Dr. has given me a blood test to determine if I carry the Ovarian Cancer gene, if so he recommends to have my Ovaries removed. Is there anyone out there that can tell me what to expect being that I will be sent into surgical menopause and I am far from actual menopause. Thank you for all your help.

I am a 48 year old pre-menopausal woman scheduled for a hysterectomy next week and feel it is overkill. I have suffered with ovarian cysts for several years and currently have a 4cm complex cyst on my right ovary causing extreme pain and impacting my quality of life. I also have a small fibroid on my uterus and several polyps. I completed breast cancer treatment (stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma) in August. I am scheduled to start Tamoxifen soon.

What is the liklihoodgrow back on the remaining peice of my ovary if she just removes the cyst, and what is menopause and hrt like? My doc did tell me the chance of cysts growing back is very high, but I was in ALOT of pain and didn't absorb alot of what she told me. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!! Surgery is Friday and I would like some real life experiences to help me weigh my options.

The loss of one ovary will make no noticeable difference and you will still have some type of menstrual cycle afterwards. The loss of both ovaries means either instant menopause, or you can try HRT for a few years until you are closer to a typical menopause age (but no need for HRT after menopause age...it's the later HRT that is the source of so much controversy now).

Hi, Cysts are extremely common in younger women. You may want to check the "Health Pages" at the top of this page. It has a lot of information on cysts. Or google Ovarian cysts. They are part of the cycle and sometimes don't "behave " as they should. That is a small cyst. After 6 months of waiting, it would appear that it is not going to disappear.That's why surgery was suggested I'm sure. I wouldn't worry...

And my results said I have two simple cysts on my left ovary and complex cystic mass on the same side. It says it may represent an endometrioma, or a possibly a cystic neoplasm. My question is what are some of the procedures that can be done to remove the mass and cysts? And does smoking increase the risks of them growing in size?

I had a large cyst that was discovered 2 years after menopause and my gyn/onc felt strongly about removing both ovaries/tubes to prevent cysts from happening again but he was against removal of the uterus which was healthy. If you do not have problems with the uterus, it would be excessive surgery to remove it. Just one other option to consider. I think I read somewhere that keeping the uterus intact allows a woman to still have normal orgasm (whereas ovaries are not needed).

Hi Renee, I would ask whether you’ve considered HRT, but with a history of ovarian cancer, that is probably out of the question. Many women say that they’ve done really well with black cohosh or soy supplements, but that’s the crazy thing about menopause issues, what works for some doesn’t seem to help others at all, so sometimes you have to hunt around until you find what works for you.

I have Ovarian Cancer and had everything removed because I had to. I had gone through Menopause. Now I have no sexuality at all and I miss it. I have about twenty night sweats every night. I soak the bed. I also have constant hot flashes. I also have to worry about my bones. If you can keep an Ovary it is a good thing. Papsmears will not show ovarian cancer you have to have a pelvic ultrasound. I was having papsmears and endometrial biopsies and thought they would find Ovarian Cancer.

Bless your heart. You are so young to have to deal with this. I totally agree with Gail. I also had breast cancer in my family history so HRT was out of the question for me. So I know alot of people suffer horrible effects of menopause, but I personally (being put in surgical menopause at 39), hasn't been that big of a deal. Had some hot flashes in the beginning (only now and then now), nothing that big to deal with.

If you are post-menopausal, then your uterine thickening is a concern. Have you been taking HRT? HRT can cause uterine thickening, but yours is still above the usual range for post-menopausal women. If you are pre-menopausal, then it is less of a concern. Where are your cysts located? Often an ovary will not show up on a exam if a mass is covering it. This happened to a friend of mine who was later diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

1. A 3.6x2.6 cm septated multiocular left ovarian cysts, with no evidence of abnormal enhancing soft tissue components, highly in favor of a benign lesion. The right ovary is not visulazied. However there are no right-sided adnexal lesions. 2. A 2.5x1.6 cm submucosal uterine fibroids. 3. Suspect a few suncentimeter endometrial/endocervical polyps 4. No pelvic lymphadenopathy or ascites. 5.

I have a condition called ORS (Ovarian Remnant Syndrome) which helps with my menopause. I have microscopic ovarian cells left behind because of all the scar tissue and because my ovaries were both attached to other organs. I am taking hormones, and am doing quite well. With surgical menopause my biggest problem was hot flashes and insomnia. The hot flashes went away when the hormone leveled out in my body. The insomnia however has not gone away.

My consultant says he will see how I go without any hrt. Am slightly concerned about this as I know I will go into instant menopause. I didnt get to ask too many questions. Anyone advise me please. Also wondering how you prepare your body in advance for this op, ie.

I am 23 years old and I have had so many ovarian cysts rupture that I have lost count! It's affecting my life dramatically. I have a cyst rupture every few months. I was put on birth control to regulate the growth but I have 2 different types of cysts and the larger ones that my fallopian tubes wrap around aren't controlled by the medication. When I was 16 I was having pelvic discomfort and my abdomen was distended. I looked about 6 months pregnant.

Hello, You are basically having the symptoms of fibroid and ovarian cysts. Any cysts in a postmenopausal woman should be taken seriously and ovarian cancer should be ruled out. You should get a repeat ultrasound and CT scan done. A CA125 blood test should also be performed. Simple cysts (those which only contain liquid) are generally benign and may be followed through serial ultrasounds for a period of time.

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