To remove ovaries or not ??

Although I was in a different position to you @Greengirl, having being diagnosed with de novo metastatic breast cancer, the first thing I had done was have an oophorectomy (at age 50). I was BRACA negative. The procedure was a really simple one even though it takes about 3 hours with keyhole surgery. I had mine done mid afternoon and the next morning was walking about and discharged from hospital. Of course it threw me into menopause straight away, but only had hot flushes for a few months and then it was over. I am not sure if everyone is that lucky. But my advice would be if you don't need your ovaries, get them removed because of the risk of ovarian cancer and if your breast cancer progresses. It is a 'brainer' for me. Same goes for having the hysterectomy, although I know that is a much bigger operation with recovery time needed. I have friends (w/out breast cancer) who have had ablation - it doesn't always work! Good luck with your decision! xx