I am 1 week out of surgery of total hysterectomy they did have to take my ovaries. they were full of endo I am still feeling pain. I am starting on Ville patch. I also have had hypothyroidism all my life.. wondering how this will play out hormoneally....
I kept my ovaries because I just didn't want to go surgically into menopause. If they take your ovaries, you will go straight into menopause. If there is not history of ovarian cancer, I suggest you kept your ovaries. I do sugguest that you have them take the cervix because cervical cancer is a possibility and if you keep it, there's a possiblilty that you may have some bleeding.
Thanking for responding. I know that is why he is taking the ovaries. I will have to ask my pharmacist about estrace...
Thank you for responding. I WILL NOT take premarin. luckily I work at a pharmacy and get the pharmicist's opinion on medication.
I'd keep the ovaries, myself. However, you will still have endometriosis as long as you have hormone action. Talk to your doctor about this specific issue, and ask (if you will be on hormone replacement therapy) about being on estrogen in a form like estrace.
I will give you my opinion, which does'nt count for much because I am not a Dr. There is no way I would take Premarin. There have been too many women in my life who have taken it and had problems.
You do not have to take this med. There are many others out there to choose from if you and your Dr decide you need one.