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I come from a long line of females in my family that have had ovarian cancer. I would like to have a Hysterectomy to prevent myself from getting ovarian cancer? What Do u think
I agree with everything that niobe wrote.
In addition, I had a friend that had a complete hyster at the age of 45. Her family hx was similar to yours. She has had a terrible time even after 5 years from the surgery. She is really nervous, too. The artificial estrogens don't compare to the ones that your ovaries make naturally.
Talk with your dr and best wishes to you.
In addition, I had a friend that had a complete hyster at the age of 45. Her family hx was similar to yours. She has had a terrible time even after 5 years from the surgery. She is really nervous, too. The artificial estrogens don't compare to the ones that your ovaries make naturally.
Talk with your dr and best wishes to you.
In your place I would have the same question and probably want the same thing. My maternal grandmother had ovarian cancer, and my aunt does too (she's holding steady for now), so I get worried myself - though it seems most doctors are concerned with first-degree relatives. Does your mother (or sisters) have it?
I see from your profile that you are young, so I have a feeling doctors would advise you to wait till closer to menopause... but I don't know your complete history and I'm no doctor. Another consideration of course is whether or not you want kids or if you've already completed your childbearing.
I would say find a doctor who will discuss this with you in detail and take you seriously. IF the doctor is dismissive, then find another one. I know that's easier said than done ... most of the doctors I've encountered are rather dismissive... but do your best.
I know ovarian cancer is very difficult to detect but you might want to see if your doctors are able to monitor you very closely until you have a hysterectomy. For instance, they could do regular transvaginal ultrasounds, pelvic exams, even CA125 blood test and test for gene mutations... but again, I know that's not foolproof in terms of detection and I don't know what the protocol is. Doctors don't like to give CA125 blood test to younger women. I frankly think pelvic ultrasounds should be part of every regular gynecological exam, but that's not happening yet.
As for the hysterectomy itself, as you know you would enter acute menopause b/c of the ovary removal. This is a big deal and you'd want to weigh that against the benefits.
So, for me it all goes back to the 'talk to your doctor' plan, but make sure the doctor 'gets it' and takes this seriously. You are NOT too young to be concerned about this.
I see from your profile that you are young, so I have a feeling doctors would advise you to wait till closer to menopause... but I don't know your complete history and I'm no doctor. Another consideration of course is whether or not you want kids or if you've already completed your childbearing.
I would say find a doctor who will discuss this with you in detail and take you seriously. IF the doctor is dismissive, then find another one. I know that's easier said than done ... most of the doctors I've encountered are rather dismissive... but do your best.
I know ovarian cancer is very difficult to detect but you might want to see if your doctors are able to monitor you very closely until you have a hysterectomy. For instance, they could do regular transvaginal ultrasounds, pelvic exams, even CA125 blood test and test for gene mutations... but again, I know that's not foolproof in terms of detection and I don't know what the protocol is. Doctors don't like to give CA125 blood test to younger women. I frankly think pelvic ultrasounds should be part of every regular gynecological exam, but that's not happening yet.
As for the hysterectomy itself, as you know you would enter acute menopause b/c of the ovary removal. This is a big deal and you'd want to weigh that against the benefits.
So, for me it all goes back to the 'talk to your doctor' plan, but make sure the doctor 'gets it' and takes this seriously. You are NOT too young to be concerned about this.
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