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Oophorectomy Or Hysterectomy At Age 48
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I've just been diagnosed and have a 4.5 cm Endometrioma inside my left ovary. It has probably been there since 2017, but was likely erroneously evaluated as a follicular cyst then. I've had both CT scan with contrast and ultrasound.

I have had no pregnancies and am not looking to get pregnant. I am still menstruating. Yes, I've had painful periods for awhile. I won't get to discuss any of this with the doc until January and then, we will be deciding on the type of surgery to… read more

posted December 18, 2019
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Oh goodness. I am sorry you’re going through all that. I had fibroids and adenomyosis. I chose the hysterectomy with tubes out but kept my ovaries, because the risks of surgical menopause were not worth it to me or my excision surgeon. I read that 35% of ovarian tumors start in the tubes, my surgeon said that was right, which is why they are removed when the uterus is. But I do not have the BRCA mutation, that i know of. So I do not know how that changes the recommendations for you.

My hnderstandinf with prolapse is you are more likely to have it if you have had kids. Menopause can be a slight risk because lower estrogen means less full tissue. Maybe a consult with a pelvic floor physical therapist so they can make recommendation?

Good luck and you will be in my thoughts. Sending good vibes

posted December 18, 2019

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