hi,
I just wondered if anyone knows the rationale for having a hysterectomy alongside cyst removal? My cyst was found by ultrasound on 18 January. At that point it was 28x24x20cms so already huge. They did bloods and an MRI and I had an urgent 'two week wait' referral to a gynaecologist. All came back ok although between the ultrasound and MRI it had grown some more in just 28 days. My op is scheduled for next week but having just attended my pre surgical assessment the nurse said my file had me down for a total hysterectomy and both ovaries removed. This is the first time this has been mentioned so I have requested and been offered an extra appointment with the Consultant later this week. I am a bit confused why they have decided on this course, and also why they didn't tell me. It was only the nurse mentioning it in passing which highlighted it.
has anyone had a similar experience? If it is purely precautionary should I argue against it? I am pre menopausal and do not want a surgical menopause as
I understand the side effects can be quite severe and long lasting. Any advice much appreciated before I go to hospital on Thursday.
Me extirparon los ovarios en agosto debido a un quiste. También quería una histerectomía, pero mi médico no lo hizo. Si ayuda, fui inducida a la menopausia quirúrgica tan pronto como me extirparon los ovarios y no ha sido un problema en absoluto. Mi único síntoma son los sofocos por la noche. Espero que esto ayude.
Hi Sheri
I am waiting for a date to have a dermoid cyst removed plus both ovaries. The surgeon said there was no point going in there and only removing the affected ovary as I'm 51 and perimenopausal. I was so relieved they were at last going to deal with it I agreed but now I am a bit worried about the surgical menopause. I have already been having hot flushes and appalling headaches though still have periods, and the thought of these getting worse overnight is tou. I think I will be pleading for HRT as soon as they let me have it! Are you managing without? I want to discuss with GP but can't even get an appointment with the ones I know, as they have changed to a sit and wait system.
Any advice welcome.
Thanks, Mary
Thank you. I am going to enquire about HRT to see if that will help afterwards. I am 47 and want to minimise the risk of osteoporosis later in life.
Suso también estaba en la perimenopausia, porque debido a los grandes riesgos de cáncer de mama no hacen TRH aquí después de los 50 años. No he tenido síntomas excepto sofocos. Tomo cimífuga negra de venta libre y eso ayuda. Personalmente, nunca me he sentido mejor, contenta de deshacerme de los ovarios y las trompas. Hice una fiesta de despedida para los míos. Creo que la actitud tiene mucho que ver con ello. ¡Mucha suerte con tu cirugía! La mía fue un paseo, la peor parte fue, con diferencia, la espera antes de la cirugía.
No realizan THS aquí debido al mayor riesgo de cáncer de mama. Tomo calcio a diario para minimizar el riesgo de osteoporosis. No me siento irritable, gorda, cansada ni ninguna otra cosa asociada con la menopausia, excepto sofocos por la noche
Having seen the consultant, she explained that I also have uterine fibroids as well as the giant cyst. There is no option but to remove both ovaries and tubes, and whilst she was not forcing a hysterectomy, she believed it was the right thing. Having talked it over I have consented to a subtotal hysterectomy. Although it means I will need ongoing smears the benefit is less blood loss and lower risk of bladder damage. I am satisfied with her advice. This time next week the surgery will be behind me thank goodness.