Considering removing my ovaries

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  • Katie46
    Katie46 Member Posts: 226 ✭
    Thanks @Cheri, I can't believe the patches aren't standard procedure, I'm just given them. I have EMLA lidocaine patches. I put it on 30 minutes before the appointment and I don't feel a thing, and so far no bruising.

    I'm also considering it for convenience reasons, my oncologist told me I'd have the injections for at least 3 years, and my ovaries are of no use to me now.
  • melways
    melways Member Posts: 26 ✭
    @Katie46 as cheri said it's a fairly quick recovery initially but no heavy lifting for about 4 weeks after surgery but initial pain etc is supposed to be quickly resolved. 

    @Cheri I had my consultation today and looks like I'll probably be having surgery mid December too. Hopefully yours goes smoothly. 
  • Katie46
    Katie46 Member Posts: 226 ✭
    Thanks @melways, I'm considering it for next year, I do like the idea of having one less thing to worry about. I'm assuming it's a keyhole surgery? 
  • Cheri
    Cheri Member Posts: 63 ✭
    @melways yes, it's keyhole surgery. For sure one less thing to worry about
  • melways
    melways Member Posts: 26 ✭
    @Katie46 definitely one less thing to deal with, worry about, one less appointment to go to etc.
    Yes keyhole which is good 😊. Hopefully you can discuss it for next year too. 
  • melways
    melways Member Posts: 26 ✭
    @Cheri not sure if you've had surgery but wanted to wish you a speedy recovery if you did have the surgery 💕
  • Cheri
    Cheri Member Posts: 63 ✭
    @melways thanks for checking in, I cancelled it , want to give it more thought and may schedule next year. I can't see myself doing the injections for 10 years. Have a lovely restful festive.
  • Kristen
    Kristen Member Posts: 134 ✭
    ladies at my support group who have had their ovaries removed a few were shocked at how full on and heavy the full menopause symtoms were. Once it it sdone it is done. Unlike chemical , where  the doctor can adjust , use different medicines, you sometimes can take breaks, change doses. It is much more adjustable.  Everyones hormone risk is different , and it has to be taken into consideration with your risk of reoccurance and your own risk level as everyine is different. Do not rush into it. There ar emany long term physical side effect on your heart and muscles from pelvic floor to every where else as well as your bones... so many things. There are a lot of negatives to it.Do watch all three BCAN webinars on hormone suppression therapy as a good start , there is lots of good info in there.

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