What can I do to help my daughter after removal of her ovary and fallopian tube.

[burner12]

I am the father of a 19 year old daughter and need help. She went in for a regular check up and the doctor felt a lump in her abdomen. The doctor wanted to remove it  right away because of the size and type of cyst. The doctor removed both the ovary and tube and said it turned out to be non cancerous but was called a "twin". My daughter was only able to recover about two weeks before heading off to her second year of college. We tried to get her to skip a semester but that was not an option. She has noticed a change in her moods and how quick they change. My wife and I don't know what to do to help her because the doctor is saying that the surgery doesn't have anything to do with it. She calls my wife crying a lot now and is very moody, angry, and sad. She has always very popular in school and still is but she is withdrawing and wants to be left alone. My wife and i are very concerned for her and would appreciate and help or suggestions.

[old_before_my_time]

I am sorry to hear that her ovary and tube were removed (salpingo-oophorectomy). Unfortunately, this can cause reduced ovarian hormone production which can negatively impact not only fertility but other aspects of health including mood. Sometimes these hormonal changes are temporary but they can also be permanent.

Have her periods returned to normal?  If not, a hormone panel of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and FSH may be helpful. Birth control pills are usually helpful in leveling out hormone levels so she could try that. She is at risk for early menopause without the one ovary so that should be kept in mind as early menopause is associated with some increased health risks. Hormone replacement mitigates some of these risks. If she wants children some day, obviously that is a concern and she may need to work with a fertility specialist.

Best of luck in getting her the help she needs!