Oophorectomy
Hi just out of interest, has anyone undergone oophorectomy or had to weigh up risks and benefits? I may require one either as an alternative to hormone treatment (ER positive) or because my ovaries ar...
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Hi @eightdays. I was actually planning on having an elective hysterectomy when I was diagnosed with cancer. Er+ pr+ HER2-.
I was 45 yrs old at the time and peri menopausal.
After lumpectomy and radiation I ended up having an oophorectomy. The oncologist said if I was intending to have the op anyway then take everything. Then I could start straight away on AIs instead of tamoxifen.
Menopause hasn't been too bad. Compared to some women I think I'm doing ok. It has stopped the night sweats and cold flashes. But I do have hot flushes. They are more intense when I'm on medication.
Recovery for me was more difficult after the op because I had a 2nd op at the same time so it was open abdominal cut. Pain control the first 3-4 days was quite an issue. After that things went more smoothly.
For all the issues and side effects, having the op was the best thing ever. I had been suffering with menstrual issues for such a long time I was just so glad for it all to be gone.
Good luck with your decision.
I was 45 yrs old at the time and peri menopausal.
After lumpectomy and radiation I ended up having an oophorectomy. The oncologist said if I was intending to have the op anyway then take everything. Then I could start straight away on AIs instead of tamoxifen.
Menopause hasn't been too bad. Compared to some women I think I'm doing ok. It has stopped the night sweats and cold flashes. But I do have hot flushes. They are more intense when I'm on medication.
Recovery for me was more difficult after the op because I had a 2nd op at the same time so it was open abdominal cut. Pain control the first 3-4 days was quite an issue. After that things went more smoothly.
For all the issues and side effects, having the op was the best thing ever. I had been suffering with menstrual issues for such a long time I was just so glad for it all to be gone.
Good luck with your decision.