Hysterectomy and one ovary left

[darlinsummer]

I have had a Hysterectomy and an oophorectomy ( removal of right ovary)But now a year later I have two cyst that are causing problems on the left ovary. I am 26 years old so I had orginally left the ovary because i didn't want to go into menopause. But now with the constant pain again I don't know what to do. Has anyone else had a similar problem? please help!!

summer

[fungirl]

Hi Summer.  I am new to this forum, and wanted to tell you that I have had a similar experience.  When I was 26, I had to have a hysterectomy.  Then, 4 years later, I had to have a 12 cm cyst removed from left ovary.  They left the ovary because I was so young.  6 months later, I was back with 11 cm cyst.  This time, they removed the cyst and the ovary.  Unfortunately, my ovary was attached to my bowels, bladder and colon.  Instead of stopping and doing a lap, he kept on with the laproscope.  In doing so, he pulled out my urter tube and he did not know it.  I went home and was back in the hospital with paratanitis.  I almost died.  They had to cut me from belly button to pubic hair line and repair my bladder.  Then, 6 months later,I start having problems with getting cyst on the right side.  I had a 2 cm cyst at the time, so they tried me on birth control pills.  Then 3 months later I went to the doctor think I was having an appendicitis.  They did a ct-scan and it showed a 9cm cyst on my ovary.  I found a new gyn and she said it needed to come out.  She told me she would do all she can to save teh ovary, but was unable to.  That ovary was also attached to my bowels, bladder and colon.  Now, however, I have a condition called Ovarian Remnant Syndrome.  This is where ovarian tissue starts to "grow back" due to ovarian remnants being left behind.  I have had one cyst since my surgery in April and it ruptured.  I do not regret for one moment having my last ovary out.  Maybe it is because I have no menopause symptoms and do not have to take HRT due to the fact that my body is producing estrogen.  I know how scary it is, but you need to talk to your doctor and see what he/she says.  If at all possible, I would suggest getting a second opinion from a gyn/onc.  NOT BECAUSE I THINK YOU HAVE CANCER, BUT BECAUSE THEY HAVE 3 YEARS MORE OF SCHOOL.  THEY SPECIALIZE IN FEMALE REPROCUCTIVE PROBLEMS.  Please keep us informed on what you find out.  Kasie

[maria0419]

I have had a complete hysterecomy and they saved one ovary. I have been having pain every month when i ovulate. My doc says since I only have one ovary i should not ovulate...Well thats a lie i ovulate and its painful! Since the egg has no where to go it has to be absorbed into my body somewhere. I just had an episode and the pain was so bad that I was sure that something was going to busrt or my appendix would. Am I crazy or am I right  about still ovulating with only one ovary even though everything else has been removed?
Mary
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[csalome01]

Maria you are right about still ovulating. I had my right ovary removed approximately 13 years ago and continued to have periods because I still had my left ovary. I asked if I'd only have a period every other month and my ob/gyn told me I would have one every month because my left ovary would take over and work for both of my ovaries. I finally had hysterectomy last year after many years of issues but they did not take my left ovary because they said it was healthy and I was only 43. Well, now I've been getting cysts on my left ovary and have constant pain, too. But, I wanted to reassure you that your left ovary will still function and can still cause problems.

[ILOVEMY2BOYS]

I WILL BE HAVING A HYSTERECTOMY AT THE END OF AUGUST BUT THEY WILL LEAVE MY RIGHT OVARY IN B/C IM 27. IS THIS THE BEST CHOICE OR SHOULD THEY REMOVE BOTH??

[MrsTanyaL]

It is not the best thing I had one ( Hysterectomy ) at 27 also and I am 29 now and you know what I have to go back in under the knife and I will be honest I am scared.
I have been having the pain in my left ovary since the surgery and it has been 2 years and they are now deciding well this is what we have to do . I wish if they were going to do it they would have done it all at the same time. I just hope you know what you want done and don't let anyone talk you into something cause in the long run you may have been right all along .Best of luck to you all !!