Part of an Ovary

[dw19335]

I have only a part of an ovary due to a large ovarian cyst which was fine.  Yet they removed that ovary completely since the cyst was 9lbs and took over the ovary.
I was developing a cyst on my other ovary which they removed with part of my ovary and that was 2 pounds.  This happened when I was 19 in 1995.  I am now 30 and am experiencing a period on its 15th day.  I was once told i'd have a cycle every other month. But I have had normal cycles like clock work every month three children, my youngest being almost 4.  Is this long bleeding a result of my partial ovary.  What can be some side effects as I get older having only a PART of an ovary.. Thanks

[Annekathryn Goodman, M.D.]

Hi There,
Ovarian function is controlled, in part, by the brain. The brain receives information through the blood stream about how much estrogen or progesterone is circulating. The brain sends a hormone message to the ovary to either make more or less. It does not matter how much ovarian tissue a person has to produce the right amount of hormones. You should experience the same changes and transitions that other women experience based on age
best wishes

[dw19335]

I also had the Doctor do a Preg Test and it was Neg. Now what could it be.