Depression after removal of just one ovary (unilateral oophorectomy)

[HoneyBunny84]

I had my left ovary removed April 29, had my first period May 25 post op and I am mid-cycle now.

I cannot stop crying. I had a 4-5 day build up of a bit of sensitivity that grew and grew. Last night I started crying and couldn't stop all day. If my cycle is normal, I should ovulate around Saturday so I know I'm not PMS-ing. I do not have a previous history of depression and due to the "uncontrollableness" of the crying, I feel this must be hormonally driven. My gyno says it would be abnormal.

Is there a hormone test that I could be given before I go get a prescription for an antidepressant? Do you ladies think it's more hormonally driven or maybe just the psychological effects of the stress of the surgery and other life events?

[TrudieC]

What you are experiencing is normal after this surgery.  I went through it too.  Surgery plus the stress of worrying about the possibility of cancer, etc. don't help but the main reason is that it can take a few months for the remaining ovary to kick in and until that happens you are very likely to go through intense peri-menopausal symptoms.  Allow yourself to cry, continue to rest and relax and take it easy, and you will be back to normal soon.  Just warn your friends and family :)  If you aren't feeling better in a couple of months from now then take a look at the depression issue.  

[Pretty_Woman]

Gosh, I know exactly how you feel. I went to surgury for the removal of ONE ovary due to a teratoma and ended up with one and a HALF removed. I want more children and this has been soooo hard to me. I had surgery 2 years ago and have been TTC for about 2 and a half. I still cry and I'm still not over it (even now that I'm writing to you I'm crying). Maybe cause I haven't been able to get pregnant.  I really hope the best to you and if you need a friend I'm here. Good Luck!!