Oophorectomy - HysterSisters Ask the Doctor

[Bmokyu]

I had one ovary removed when I was 7 due to a cyst larger than the ovary. When I was 21 my other ovary twisted and died, and I had to have it removed. I’m 31, now. It was very difficult dealing with surgical menopause. It took about 5 years to get over the crippling anxiety I felt. Now I’m feeling much more emotionally consistent, but I wish I could have a child, still. My husband and I have considered adoption, but we’re enjoying being married for now :)

[rebeccajones]

I like the way this doctor speaks. He's clear and easy to understand. There is no judgement either, and I appreciate that. It is refreshing to get the facts in a calm voice.

[mjf]

Thank you HysterSisters for the video.
Found a large ovarian cyst after tests for hernia. Had the CA125 test, came back 47. Although the surgeon didn't think I had cancer, I was sent to UCONN as a precaution because they have a lab and could find out if I had cancer or not. My first visit with the surgeon there, right off he insisted I needed a hysterectomy and BSO pushing the fear of cancer if not now that I would in the future. Also said the ovaries don't do anything after menopause and I don't have any use for the uterus. He's a Professor, Associate Program Director for the Residency Program and has even been a Examination Question Writer for the American Board of OB/Gyn Oncology. As many times I said NO, it didn't make sense I finally gave in. Ruined my life, my sex life and still in pain 11 months after. I feel cheated, lied to and taken advantage of. He never repeated the CA125 that the first surgeon did months before, never did any other test. My cyst was benign. I had no pain, symptoms, or problems of ANY kind (expect the inguinal hernia), had a great sex life, all gone because of a benign cyst. A few weeks after the surgery I had night sweats, EXTREMELY emotional, worse than when I went through menopause which was a breeze for me 10 years ago. I asked him if I went through a second menopause and he said that couldn't happen. He had NO explanation for what I went through that month. Nothing in my body feels right anymore, I have cried every day since.

[aaronstately]

this doctor is a gun.. so clear and precise, and lets you know you are the one to make the decisions. more like this.. you can tell he really has a massive interest in the subject.

[julie]

very informative and clear one of the best presentations yet, ,, helped me understand thank you

[peekaboothekitty]

I had everything removed-due to abnormal large size cysts. They did the Davinci robotic procedure. My recovery has been quick and almost pain free (two weeks out). I highly recommend this. But my question is, if I still need to have checks or worry about any kind of abnormal 'growth's in the abdominal area once everything has been removed? Does this guarantee I will not have any further abdominal cysts/tumor's? How will we know if they come back, if not?

[mmfortune]

Hi Dr. Bonn! I'm 52. I had a c-section birth w/abdominal binkini cut in 1993. I had my uterus and my cervix removed with abdominal bikini cut due to cervical cancer in 1996. Did not need chemo or radiation. Currently, I'm waiting for my BRCA test results to come back. If I'm positive, what is the best surgery for me to get done for ovaries removed? Thnx! Michele

[heenagajjar]

Sir before 2month i have overion cyst my age 40 can occure post manopose and it may be lead cancer aur cyst couse any other tumour occure and lead to cancer????

[classicalperformances]

does not eliminate ovarian cancer in the future? but ... how if you have removed the ovaries???

[biggurldeluxe]

I had my I ovaries taken for no reason at all .. I only had fibroids on my uterus that’s it nothing wrong with my ovaries at all

[Nicolina]

Hello Dr Bonn, I'm 50 yrs of age and in perimenopause. I have a 5cm cyst on one ovary and a 3 cm cyst on the other ovary. I have a few fibroids on my uterus and endometriosis. I'm not in any pain except perimenopause symptoms, occasional night sweat, occasional irritable legs. However I've been told I need a laparoscopic bilateral salpingo oophorectomy. However I'm terrified of clinical menopause as I've been told due to my endometriosis I cannot take estrogen supplements after surgery as it will make my endometriosis worse after ablation. My ca125 was 40 but said it was because of my endometriosis and not cancerous. Am I wrong in thinking in the next 2 years my periods will probably stop anyway. If my endometriosis is not causing pain and my only symptom is needing to urinate a bit more than usual perimenopause symptoms, is it necessary to go through a bso and clinical menopause with all the major symptoms what's to come instead of just getting private scans every 6 mths, make sure the cysts are ok and not turned cancerous and go into menopause naturally?. I would so appreciate your advise as I'm in such a panic. Sorry I know your busy 🥺

[eveharris]

Do I Have to remove my overies to get rid of PMDD?

[karenaset]

Hi did unilateral salpingo oophorectomy affect menstruation after surgery, , i have been finish my operation last april 2015, can u suggest me if i go back to drink yasmin pills, ,my period has been occur every month, , , , i want to know if I'm safe to drink pills after surgery of the3 month