I was at the hospital most of yesterday. They did a CT scan and I have another cyst. Back in 2001 I had my right ovary and tube removed because I had a softball-sized cyst on my ovary.
The doctor said it is about 5 inches now and I meet with the OBGYN dr tomorrow. I am scared. I dont want to lose the other ovary too.
I have been feeling crampy, with back pain, weight gain, fatigue, and irregular periods. My last one lasted two weeks. My family doctor said we could just do ultrasounds over the next couple of months and keep an eye on it but I just want to have it removed and not risk losing the left ovary too.
If that happens I think I will ask for a complete hysterectomy...once my ovaries are gone, is there a use for the uterus?
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Posts: 3695 | Location: Kansas | Registered: Sat October 22 2005
I'm sorry you're having to go through all of this again! I hope your GYN decides to just keep monitoring it before he/she jumps in to remove it. I think it would be much better to keep the ovary but you gotta do what you gotta do. I know of plenty of women who have had their ovaries removed but keep the uterus. I think the deciding factor in all of that is cancer risk (family/personal history, etc). Keep us posted!
Posts: 2183 | Location: Rio Rancho, NM | Registered: Tue February 03 2009
I just got back from the doctor. I am having the cyst and removed and a hysterectomy. The dr is going to try to save my ovary. I am pretty settled about it, it will be a relief to not be in so much pain.
Surgery is the 7th of April. They are going to try to do a Laparoscopic Hysterectomy.
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Posts: 3695 | Location: Kansas | Registered: Sat October 22 2005
I was going to say there is really no reason for the uterus if you are done having children. I had a partial hysterectomy in November due to adenomyosis and found out I also had endometriosis when she was performing the surgery...and I honestly have felt wonderful since! And it's super nice not to have a period anymore!
First of all, let me say that I do believe in true love. But I also deeply believe in the complexity, variety, and downright insanity of love. A lucky person loves hundreds of people in their lives, all in different ways, family love, friendship love, romantic love, all in so many shades and depths. I don't think you lose your ability--or right--to have true love by loving more than one person. In part, this is true because you never love two people the same way. Another part of it is that, if your lucky, you learn to love better with practice. The bottom line is that you have to choose who you are going to commit to-that's the foundation of true love, not a lack of other options. ~Stephenie Meyer
Posts: 62353 | Location: Louisville, Kentucky USA | Registered: Mon October 20 2003
I have struggled with wanting to have another baby but I know it just isnt in the cards. With the troubles I have been having my body wouldnt take it well anyway.
Honestly, I have been tired and hurting for so long I forget what it feels like to feel normal. I am almost looking forward to the surgery and what I will feel like after recovery. The doctor thinks I have endometriosis along with PCOS and that is why I have had so much pain for so many years.
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Posts: 3695 | Location: Kansas | Registered: Sat October 22 2005
Honestly I was...and I didn't realize how bad I did feel until I had the surgery! I have most of the symptoms of PCOS too....and on my ultrasound there was even the string of pearls cyst on my ovary...
First of all, let me say that I do believe in true love. But I also deeply believe in the complexity, variety, and downright insanity of love. A lucky person loves hundreds of people in their lives, all in different ways, family love, friendship love, romantic love, all in so many shades and depths. I don't think you lose your ability--or right--to have true love by loving more than one person. In part, this is true because you never love two people the same way. Another part of it is that, if your lucky, you learn to love better with practice. The bottom line is that you have to choose who you are going to commit to-that's the foundation of true love, not a lack of other options. ~Stephenie Meyer
Posts: 62353 | Location: Louisville, Kentucky USA | Registered: Mon October 20 2003
I hope the surgery helps you feel better! In 2004 I had a 15 pound cyst and my left ovary removed. I still get cysts on my other ovary but thankfully none have grown as large as the first. I hope everything goes well for you!
Posts: 4384 | Location: Philadelphia | Registered: Tue January 17 2006
The doctor thinks I have endometriosis along with PCOS and that is why I have had so much pain for so many years.
I was going to suggest Endo. I battled that for years. I was in so much pain and my periods were HORRIBLE. Even Sex was very painful. I held on until I had my 3 babies. Since my hysterectomy I don't remember feeling better. I wish you the best of luck and that you feel better. Lots and lots of hugs
Had the pre-op today. I think nerves are settling in, a little. Oh, and joy beyond all joys, AF hit yesterday, and hard! You would think my body would choose this month to skip so I wouldnt have to deal with that nasty old witch again! Nooooo! Of course not.
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Posts: 3695 | Location: Kansas | Registered: Sat October 22 2005
I know what you mean about her showing her ugly face one last tim. I started the morning of my surgery. I just laughed and said "ha, I hope you enjoyed yourself because you are about to gone for good."
Well, tomorrow is the big day! I will get here and post to let you all know how I am doing as soon as I can. Thanks for all of your good wishes and prayers!
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Posts: 3695 | Location: Kansas | Registered: Sat October 22 2005
First of all, let me say that I do believe in true love. But I also deeply believe in the complexity, variety, and downright insanity of love. A lucky person loves hundreds of people in their lives, all in different ways, family love, friendship love, romantic love, all in so many shades and depths. I don't think you lose your ability--or right--to have true love by loving more than one person. In part, this is true because you never love two people the same way. Another part of it is that, if your lucky, you learn to love better with practice. The bottom line is that you have to choose who you are going to commit to-that's the foundation of true love, not a lack of other options. ~Stephenie Meyer
Posts: 62353 | Location: Louisville, Kentucky USA | Registered: Mon October 20 2003
I hope the surgery helps you feel better! In 2004 I had a 15 pound cyst and my left ovary removed. I still get cysts on my other ovary but thankfully none have grown as large as the first. I hope everything goes well for you!
