Posted by cindy lou on February 20, 2007, at 6:39:59
In reply to Re: Hysterectomy - help or hurt? » Phillipa, posted by Cecilia on February 20, 2007, at 2:34:39
Thank you SO much! Yes, I DO have a choice, which is what is so excruciating in making this decision. I am getting a second opinion today, and hopefully a third from a menopause specialist, if I am able to talk with him before the surgery date.
Basically, my ovaries are fine. I am having the hysterectomy due to a prolapsed bladder and uterus. The reasons my gyn suggests having the ovaries out are because of my HIGH risk of breast cancer (I just had a lumpectomy last week, and my mom had a mastectomy at age 47), AND because she thinks it would HELP the depression and anxiety that is most likely rooted in my hormonal upheavals every month (not to mention post-partum depression, etc.) By the way, my gyn. is a woman, and specializes in surgery and endocrinology.
I have heard mixed stories -- some say that women with hormonal trouble do BETTER after menoupause, others say no. I am open and happy to ANY advice out there! I will take it all to heart! My surgery is scheduled for March 5, and my pre-op appt. is this Friday!
THANK YOU!
cindy
> From Cindy's post it sounds like she DOES have a choice. Obviously it is her decision, but unless she has a strong family history of ovarian cancer, I would advice her to leave them in. Going into instant menopause is not going to help depression. Maybe get second opinions from other doctors, Cindy, and good luck. Cecilia
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