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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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I got rid of mine three years ago when I had a recurrence. It's not so bad, though the last step into total menopause was a doozy. Mind you I had the op two weeks before chemo started, so everything was all fucked up anyway.
Like Karenj I didn't want to faff about with zolodex before AI treatment while my ovaries wound down on their own and since my cancer is hormone hungry, it was a sensible thing to do.
I've adjusted to the instant old woman thing. Id have prefered not to, but needs must and it's one less thing to worry about.
Like Karenj I didn't want to faff about with zolodex before AI treatment while my ovaries wound down on their own and since my cancer is hormone hungry, it was a sensible thing to do.
I've adjusted to the instant old woman thing. Id have prefered not to, but needs must and it's one less thing to worry about.