I'm on AI for 10 years and oestrogen levels remained too high. I had zolodex for 3 months out of 24 then decided on ovary (and Fallopian tube) removal. After multiple surgeries, chemo, 30x rads it was the zolodex injections that I really hated. My decision was based on avoiding a monthly GP visit to remind me I'd had BC.... the time off work, the expense and the yuk injection! I'm so happy with my decision. My laparoscopic procedure was a straight forward, overnight stay. I'd read yuk things about preparation and the procedure, but it was literally a last minute pee before going under and subsequent 3 small incisions. I was fortunate that my breast surgeon is also a general surgeon with extensive experience in this procedure, so no need to be referrred to a new specialist and different surgical environment. I was mindful to be up and walking around as upright as I could during recovery. I had minimal discomfort in my abdomen from the gas (people had warned me about the "agony" but I never experienced that). 20 days later I was on a plane to Bali, swimming and walking kms daily. The menopause side affects are very similar for both ... maybe I'm experiencing more sweat during hot flushes following surgery? So, no more monthly appointment for that gross injection!
