Ovarian cysts and oophorectomy
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5 cm ovarian cyst, not a dermoid though. Dermoid cysts are benign (non-cancerous). But most other types of ovarian cysts are benign too. The average woman's lifetime risk of ovarian cancer is less than 2%.
Like you, I was 49 years old. My gynecologist should have just removed the cyst or the one ovary but he removed everything (hysterectomy and oophorectomy). I have been suffering the many after-effects ever since (8 years). I aged 15 years by 4 months post-op.
well if they are just doing it laparoscopicly, and just removing the cysts, general rule of feeling better is 2-4 weeks as its smaller incisions etc. When i had mine, it was 2 weeks and i started to feel a little better, but was closer to 4 weeks before i felt like i could start working out etc.
For removing the ovary( are they looking at removing both or just 1) and uterus I'm not sure. I had to have my ovary removed via laparotomy so its a bigger incision and that was back in Feb/11..
I have been suffering from Ovarian Cysts since I was 16 years old and I am 32 now. I had an oophorectomy at age 16 of the right side. I have two beautiful children but cannot get an acceptable quality of life because of these no warning episodes. Do you know of a natural remedy that I can use to eliminate and prevent future cysts from forming? My frequency is about 2 to 3 times a year.
I have been having lower abdomen problems (burning constantly) for about a year. I have been seeing a Gastroenterologist and have numerous test done and have been diagnosed with GERD and Barretts Esophagus and IBS. I take medication and watch what I eat but nothing helps. I had a CT Scan for these problems and it showed a cystic mass on my ovary so I had to go to my Gyn and had a Pelvic Sonogram. I have read that sometimes Ovarian Cancer can have the same symptoms as these other problems.
s history, then I, personally, would insist on the genetic testing before deciding to have the oophorectomy. Just for reference, I had ovarian cancer at age 40, resulting in oophorectomy/hysterectomy - breast cancer at age 42 - and I did not have the BRCA 1 or 2 mutations. So, it doesn't mean that the BRCA 1 & 2 genes not having mutations means you aren't at risk of ovarian cancer. Understanding the genome and all the effects of the variations and mutations is only just beginning.
I have a cyst with internal echos on my right ovary. in 2003 I had a left oophorectomy due to many cysts. I had 3 cysts removed from my right ovary since 2011. I have dysplasia with three bouts of freezing and a biopsy, which did not take the dysplasia away. In 2011 I had a hysterectomy. they removed my uterus and cervix and left in my right ovary. last year I had a severe kidney infection and the mri showed a small cyst on my right ovary.
By far, most ovarian cysts are benign even complex ones. Most cysts resolve on their own in 3 cycles or so but complex ones are less apt to resolve. Since removal of even one ovary can impair fertility and even lifelong health (since the ovaries produce hormones a woman's whole life), it is best to have just the cyst removed (cystectomy) versus the ovary (oophorectomy).
MANY women lose an ovary or ovaries unnecessarily for ovarian cysts. Surgeons who have good cystectomy skills are almost always able to remove cysts leaving the ovary or a good amount of ovarian tissue intact as explained here http://ovaryresearch.com/ovarian_cysts.htm. The cyst can then be biopsied while you are in the operating room (frozen section) and should typically dictate the course of surgery.
Hi. I'm 23 years old and I had left oophorectomy last Feb 2015 and was adviced to have a routine ob check up and transrectal ultrasound every 6 months. I came back to my ob august for the routine ultrasound and my doctor saw another 4cm cyst on my remaining ovary. She told me to wait and come back after 2 menstrual cycles.
Question: does anyone have same condition? Or do you know any reason or cause of this? Im worried and I don't have any child yet. Thanks!
My gynecologist used ovarian cancer scare tactics to get me to consent to hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy. I had a history of 20 years of trust in him and wish I had listened to my inner voice that told me something was not right. I also wish I had revised the surgical consent form stating what could and could not be removed under what circumstances (based on frozen section results) and made sure he signed off on the revisions.
I would be happy to share more if you'd like.
All that should be removed are the cysts (cystectomy) if the cysts are benign. That will allow a woman to retain her ovaries and their LIFE LONG production of hormones that are essential to good health. The ovaries do NOT shut down at menopause as gyns lead us to believe. Studies prove it and show that removal of ovaries increases our risks for many health problems and reduced quality of life. Do a web search for "bilateral oophorectomy long term health.
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.
Doctors with good cystectomy (cyst removal) skills can almost always remove ovarian cysts and preserve the ovary or enough of it for normal function. It may be more difficult to find a doctor who will do a cystectomy than an oophorectomy (ovary removal) because it takes a little more skill and time and I've read it typically doesn't pay any better.
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Meanwhile, women with BRCA mutations who undergo prophylactic mastectomy or salpingo-oophorectomy reduce their risks for breast and ovarian cancer, according to an observational study in JAMA.
"Researchers studied some 2500 women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations. About half of the patients underwent risk-reducing surgery. After a median 3.
I suspect your doctor took the appendix because the scar tissue and ovarian cysts left him unclear about the type of cysts you had. It is impossible to tell without final pathology. If you did have some redness and scar tissue, this may save you from a future surgery down the road. I am now 40 and have never had an issue in relation to the removal of my appendix when I was 15.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
The CA125 blood test for ovarian cancer (OC) is not accurate at diagnosing OC although I have read that it is more accurate after menopause.
Most ovarian cysts (even complex ones) are benign (non-cancerous) even in post-menopausal women. The average woman's lifetime risk of ovarian cancer is less than 2%. Of course, if your wife has a family history of OC, then this is more concerning.
There is gross overuse of female organ removal (hysterectomy and oophorectomy) in the U.S.
This is devastating to me, I just had a laparotomy/oophorectomy literally two weeks ago, and now I have double the cyst on the right one, I am wondering why the physician couldn't see this when I was open? Does anyone have any experience with this or ideas/suggestions, I guess im just looking to ease my mind. Any help is appreciated..
Complex cysts sometimes resolve on their own but oftentimes have to be removed especially if they get too large (risk of ovarian torsion). Since the ovaries and uterus have LIFELONG functions and removal of any part can wreak havoc on hormones and long-term health, it is best to have just the cyst removed (cystectomy) allowing you to keep your ovary (or enough of it to regenerate).
I had a cyst similar to yours and my organs were needlessly removed (hysterectomy and oophorectomy).
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