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Ovarian Cysts
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Seventeen years ago I had a cyst removed along with my left ovary and while in surgery they discovered that my right was enveloped as well so they removed half to 3/4 of my right ovary (oophorectomy). I just recently went to my OB/GYN for my yearly check up and discovered that my remaining right ovary has a cyst. The first time the right ovary was 6-7cm and this one is already at 5cm. Since birth control didn't work the first time we have elected to skip that process. I am going in a couple days to have an ultrasound to see exactly where it is located and the approximate size. My doctor stated that he is going to try everything in his power to keep my ovary, but won't know for sure until my results are back. I am in my early to mid thirties and have three beautiful children so fertility is not a concern. What worries me is if my ovary has to be removed what will that mean as far as menopause and all that goes along with it? There is a part of me that just wants to have the remaining ovary removed so I won't have to go through this again nor risk ovarian cancer later in life. I had all my children via C-section so this will be my fith incision. Any insight regarding this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Seventeen years ago I had a cyst removed along with my left ovary and while in surgery they discovered that my right was enveloped as well so they removed half to 3/4 of my right ovary (oophorectomy). I just recently went to my OB/GYN for my yearly check up and discovered that my remaining right ovary has a cyst. The first time the right ovary was 6-7cm and this one is already at 5cm. Since birth control didn't work the first time we have elected to skip that process. I am going in a couple days to have an ultrasound to see exactly where it is located and the approximate size. My doctor stated that he is going to try everything in his power to keep my ovary, but won't know for sure until my results are back. I am in my early to mid thirties and have three beautiful children so fertility is not a concern. What worries me is if my ovary has to be removed what will that mean as far as menopause and all that goes along with it? There is a part of me that just wants to have the remaining ovary removed so I won't have to go through this again nor risk ovarian cancer later in life. I had all my children via C-section so this will be my fith incision. Any insight regarding this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
if you don't get much response here, you might want to try posting on the ovarian cancer support forum...not because i think you have ovarian cancer, but because there are many really well-informed women on that site who have been through it all and have a lot of experience with HRT and all that. good luck with your decision :)
Wow, you have a lot going on. Unfortunately, I don't have personal experience to offer. I guess communicating with your doctor to get all of the choices would be best. I just wanted to offer support to you. I know I would want some if I was going through this. Keep us posted on how you are doing.
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