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Is removal of uterus necessary?
Hello. I am 40, have all the kids I want, and have a 10cm septated cyst on left ovary. The gyn/oncologist wants to remove the cyst with ovary and the uterus through vaginal laparoscopy. Forgive this, but I don't want to give up uterine orgasms, and given the CA-125 is 15, the cyst looks mostly simple (one thin septation, no solid areas), I am wondering why I would need to have the uterus removed. I have had two prolongued periods, which led me to the gyn for the checkup, which led to the us that found the cyst, but don't have a really long history of long periods. The gyn thinks the longer periods may be due to perimenopause and wants to spare me years of prolongued bleeding. Is this really necessary?
No, it's not necessary. Why remove body parts that are perfectly functional? Find another gynocologist. I had to see three gynocologists before i was happy. A hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) has long term effects on a woman's health, longevity, and sexuality. Women who have undergone a hysterectomy have a greater risk of a heart attack (triple the risk according to some studies), osteoporosis, and depression. Women may also experience urinary symptoms (frequency, urgency, and incontinence), low libido, inability to orgasm, or other sexual dysfunctions.
No. Go to a female gyn and ask for a second opinion. This "spare you years of prolonged bleeding" stuff would have to be proven in spades before I'd lose my uterus just because of one doctor's opinion.
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