Aa
Seems very radical
I am 46 years old, and have been diagnosed with a 2cm complex ovarian cyst, I had a HP4 blood test which was 106. I was then referred to a gyn who has said that I need to have a total hysterectomy with effected ovary removed and both fallopian tubes as well.
This seems like a huge opertion for a query of ovarian cancer, given that my health is good and that I have no symptoms of ovarian cancer. I have thickening of the uterine walls and also calcification of part of uterus. My last pap smear was clear, and have been clear for 20 years.
My question is: is he taking this too far ? I feel he should perform a biopsy whilst I am on the table BEFORE going ahead and performing a total hysterectomy. I can understand if he wants to take the one ovary and the top part of my uterus, but not why he wants to remove the entire uterus and cervix.
This seems like a huge opertion for a query of ovarian cancer, given that my health is good and that I have no symptoms of ovarian cancer. I have thickening of the uterine walls and also calcification of part of uterus. My last pap smear was clear, and have been clear for 20 years.
My question is: is he taking this too far ? I feel he should perform a biopsy whilst I am on the table BEFORE going ahead and performing a total hysterectomy. I can understand if he wants to take the one ovary and the top part of my uterus, but not why he wants to remove the entire uterus and cervix.
I'm feeling really good thanks, I've made a full recovery, my 'bits' seem none the worse for wear and happily the bleeding stopped within 2 weeks.
Yes, I'm very interested to see the specialist, lol, I hope he's feeling ashamed of himself for almost taking my healthy organs - I doubt it though...... I want the OFFICIAL diagnosis still - so that I can take this further.
Hope you have a Merry Xmas and a very happy new year xoxo
Yes, I'm very interested to see the specialist, lol, I hope he's feeling ashamed of himself for almost taking my healthy organs - I doubt it though...... I want the OFFICIAL diagnosis still - so that I can take this further.
Hope you have a Merry Xmas and a very happy new year xoxo
Yes, it would seem you would have heard by now. Will be interesting to hear what the specialist says on January 8. How are you feeling?
So far nothing back from pathology - so assuming all clear. Not seeing specialist till January 8, so i'll get the full story then.
I plan on it making a difference.
The reaction of the hospital staff to my change in surgery was very telling, they were shocked that I was scheduled for hysterectomy etc and was now just getting biopsies, my gyn. team apart from surgeon was all female, so I hope it had an effect on them and makes them question what they've been taught, as women I imagine it would have had a big impact on them.
The reaction of the hospital staff to my change in surgery was very telling, they were shocked that I was scheduled for hysterectomy etc and was now just getting biopsies, my gyn. team apart from surgeon was all female, so I hope it had an effect on them and makes them question what they've been taught, as women I imagine it would have had a big impact on them.
Oh I guess the ovarian tissue they took to biopsy shouldn't require much of a recovery. Nor should the D&C so that is good.
I am glad I was able to make a difference. I know people tend to trust their doctors but medical care is big business especially when it comes to hysterectomy and oophorectomy (castration).
I hope your education of other women and agencies about the overuse of hysterectomy and oophorectomy there in Australia makes a difference!
I am glad I was able to make a difference. I know people tend to trust their doctors but medical care is big business especially when it comes to hysterectomy and oophorectomy (castration).
I hope your education of other women and agencies about the overuse of hysterectomy and oophorectomy there in Australia makes a difference!
I'm back home and taking it easy, I've only got external stitches and mild cramping from D & C which is under control with good ole paracetemol/
The on duty doctor showed me pics from the surgery - everything looks pink and healthy, only dark spot was from endo - and that was removed.
I figure the pathology will be back next week.
Thank you not only for your concern, but for sharing your story and giving my the necessary food for thought to make me get out there and seek answers.
The on duty doctor showed me pics from the surgery - everything looks pink and healthy, only dark spot was from endo - and that was removed.
I figure the pathology will be back next week.
Thank you not only for your concern, but for sharing your story and giving my the necessary food for thought to make me get out there and seek answers.
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