Considering removing my ovaries
Good evening all I am considering removing my ovaries, consulted with Dr today and I want to go ahead but I want some time to think about it. I thought about posting here too as you all have been s...
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@cheri I am in the same boat as you. I'm actually seeing the oncology gyno tomorrow morning to discuss having them removed, my breast oncologist thought it was a good idea and didn't see any downside to it.
I have metastatic breast cancer so I would be needed zoladex for an undetermined amount of time as I'm 39 so wasn't in menopause prior to treatment.
I have palb2 gene mutation so I do have an increased risk of ovarian cancer but it's also the time, inconvenience, pain and cost of ongoing injections that is making me want to have them removed. My ovaries will never be useful again and are now a liability so hopefully I can have the surgery.
I'm a public patient in Melbourne so it could be a long waitlist 🤷 but I think for me it will be a useful procedure. My friend had hers removed for similar reasons a few months ago and she said it was quite straightforward and the most pain was from the gas they use to pump into your abdomen area for the keyhole surgery. She did say menopause symptoms increased after the procedure but I think that would differ for each person.
I think it's worth having the discussion with a surgeon and then with all the info you can make a decision that's right for you.
Also side note the oncology department I go to for my injection gives me ice beforehand to numb the area and reduce pain and bruising. The effectiveness is still dependant on getting a good nurse but I think such a simple thing to do for the comfort.
Good luck 😊
I have metastatic breast cancer so I would be needed zoladex for an undetermined amount of time as I'm 39 so wasn't in menopause prior to treatment.
I have palb2 gene mutation so I do have an increased risk of ovarian cancer but it's also the time, inconvenience, pain and cost of ongoing injections that is making me want to have them removed. My ovaries will never be useful again and are now a liability so hopefully I can have the surgery.
I'm a public patient in Melbourne so it could be a long waitlist 🤷 but I think for me it will be a useful procedure. My friend had hers removed for similar reasons a few months ago and she said it was quite straightforward and the most pain was from the gas they use to pump into your abdomen area for the keyhole surgery. She did say menopause symptoms increased after the procedure but I think that would differ for each person.
I think it's worth having the discussion with a surgeon and then with all the info you can make a decision that's right for you.
Also side note the oncology department I go to for my injection gives me ice beforehand to numb the area and reduce pain and bruising. The effectiveness is still dependant on getting a good nurse but I think such a simple thing to do for the comfort.
Good luck 😊