I have to have my ovaries removed because of a cyst on one of them and I'd like to know what to expect after.

I want to know if I will experience menopause once my ovaries come out and what should I expect and what can I do to help any symptoms.

I have to have my ovaries removed because of a cyst on one of them and I'd like to know what to expect after.
In 1995 I had my left ovary and its tube as well as half of my right ovary removed, many surgeries later I finally had a complete hysterectomy in 2000. I went into immediate menopause but before I was out of surgery they put a hormone patch on me. The hormone patch helped with the hot flashes I experienced. My body hasn't changed much other than I gain weight easier so I have to watch what I eat. I still have my sex drive (its not as great as it was, but its still there) and I don't have a beard or any kind of weird facial hair some people told me I might have.





Everyone is different, I finally had the rest of my ovary taken out because it wasn't functioning properly. You know your body, talk with your doctor, don't be afraid to ask questions, stay on top of them with your questions, expect answers and take nothing less.





The hormone therapy is a bit trickey because of what the side effects of taking or using them are. Talk to your doctor about this, I'm 32, almost 33 and I use the patch called Vivelle, its low dose but it keeps my moods stable and I don't have hot flashes. I know the risks associated with doing this but it is MY choice, you need to make your choice on what YOU want, no one else can do that and if they try do not let them. You can also try natural remedies and work with someone who is knowlegable.





Good Luck if you need to talk email me anytime.
Reply:Women's bodies are different, I would talk to the doctor tha twill be doing you surgery!
Reply:You will go through immediate menopause - complete cessation of periods, probably mood swings, hot flashes, irritability, and vaginal dryness.


Depending on your age, you should seriously consider supplemental estrogen therapy for a while.





Are you sure that BOTH ovaries will be removed? You can have a perfectly normal life with only one, and you won't need hormone therapy. Check into that.


Please consider getting a second (or even a THIRD) opinion. This seems pretty radical for a cyst on ONE ovary.


Unless they're discussing cancer, there shouldn't be a reason to remove both ovaries for something affecting only one!
Reply:I had a cyst on each of my ovaries, but I did not have to have my ovaries removed. My doctor removed only the cysts. But talk with your doctor. My surgery was not to bad, felt like I got punched in the stomach very hard. I was able to go home the same day and start moving around the next day, but limited activity for about 2 weeks. Good Luck.
Reply:Forced menopause.


Instant %26amp; no time to have it sneak up on you gently.


Do they have to take both? Do they have to take them at all??


Look it up, ask questions, this is *FEMALE CASTRATION*...


Ask for a second opinion, talk to a FEMALE doctor!


This will affect you as soon as you wake up %26amp; HARD!


Please get all the info you can before you go under the knife!
Reply:when you have your ovary's removed you most likely will experience menopausal symptoms. the best thing to do is talk to your doctor about (hrt), hormone replacement therapy to ease you into your surgically induced menopause. this will stop hot flashes night sweats and most other symptoms.