Re: end of the line
From: Kel (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 22 Feb 2002 16:48:34 -0600 (CST)
Thanks SuzieQ,
I appreciate the info, both my family and myself had this false concept
that you get rid of everything and your problems are solved. However, I
have always been very very apprehensive about it. My biggest fear is
that the choice will be made for me since I only have one ovary left and
they can't seem to keep the cysts from forming. The last laporoscopy in
Jan was to remove a cyst that had become larger than the uterus. Do I
keep going in and just have the cyst removed? Won't it just eventually
be scarred to bad that the function of the ovary will just stop? These
are the questions running through my mind. It is amazing how so many
women can be affected by this and doctors seem to have so few answers or
alternatives. Thanks again for your input, it's much appreciated.
--
Kel
At Thu, 21 Feb 2002, SusieQ wrote:
>
>Hi Kel,
>
>I had a hysterectomy, only option the doc offered at the time. It is a
>huge change. Some symptoms are gone - like the horrible periods and
>pms. But some things aren't affected - like your weight. The ovaries
>don't have anything to do with weight control...it's the insulin. Your
>ovaries are only wounded bystanders, not the car that hit them.
>
>However, no HRT can replace your own natural hormones. Some people
>never tolerate hrt, and there is the increased risk of osteoporosis. If
>you tolerate the bcps, then hrt should be ok. BTW, the uterus and
>cervix are always removed during a hyst, because the risk of uteran and
>cervical cancer increases dramatically after removal of the ovaries.
>
>It is a difficult decision, that I hope you will do lots of research on
>before making the decision. Please check-out the Menopause page for a
>list of symptoms and problems associated with Menopause. The
>Hysterectomy and Alternatives section may also have information you
>could use.
>
>luck, SusieQ
>
>>Anyone approaching the possibility of hysterectomy? I have one more
>>ovary left and that ovary has already had four cysts removed from it. I
>>am currently on yasmin, but nothing else. My Gyn refuses to do any
>>testing of hormones said it won't tell us anything since I'm on a bcp.
>>However, I am still forming cysts. I have to admit that since I lost my
>>right ovary to massive cysts I have had some positive results to the
>>removal of the ovary ie no more acne, less facial hair, and to not have
>>my so called "spells" from my insulin resistance. However, I have
>>gained weight... Doctor says all I have left is luck. Any suggestions
>>on what to do would be appreciated. I do not want a hysterectomy at 32
>>even though I have been blessed with two beautiful boys (fertility pills
>>used of course). If I do lose my ovary do I let them take my uterus and
>>fallopian tubes as well? Help!!! I'm afraid I am headed to the operating
>>room again soon as I can feel the pain of another cyst developing
>>already. By the way, out of curiousity how many of you also suffer from
>>Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Depression, and Fibromyalgia. Is there any
>>relief for the PCOSers? My life has been one big medical struggle.
>>Thanks for the input and support.
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I too am taking Yasmin and have been for aproximately six months. I was diagnosed with PCOS by Laporoscopy 12 years ago and have struggled. In April of 2001 I lost my right ovary due to the formation of three very large cysts that had surrounded my ovary making it unsavable. About three to four months after that I was put on Yasmin by my doctor. I would have to say that I have noticed more cramping with this bcp than others and I have had irregular cycles from time to time. I am not convinced that it is the best control for PCOS (at least not in my case). In October of 2001 I suffered from another large cyst on my left ovary after a month it went away, then in Jan 2002 I was back in to the surgery room to remove another cyst that had formed. My doctor has send all I have left is luck and the next time a cyst of this size forms again I will be looking at a hysterectomy. I'm only 32 and have very mixed emotions about having a hysterectomy. Don't really no where to take it from here. But if I were any of you that are taking Yasmin talk to your doctor about alternatives.
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