Re: Hysterectomy Time...
From: Sonnet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 Nov 2000 17:50:48 -0600 (CST)
Annie, I know others have probably pointed this out to you but you do
realize that PCOS itself is NOT caused by ovarian cysts?? It's got to do
with insulin and other hormonal problems. The cysts are just one
symptom of the problem. So even after a hysterectomy you would still
have many of the PCOS problems that plague you.
I am not sure about the pain though, honey that sounds just awful. And
that suspicious cyst on your ovary that is so large, that really does
need looking after. I guess discuss everything very carefully with your
doctor and definitely get a second opinion! I would just hate to see you
go through a hysterectomy and hvae just the same symptoms on the other
side. I'm sorry you've been hurting so much - take care and good
health!
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Sonnet
At Wed, 29 Nov 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>Coming out of lurk mode to Vent.... ;-)
>
>After suffering for 18 years of pain, missing periods, pain, hair and acne
>on my face, pain, uncontrollable weight gain, PAIN, hyperpigmented skin,
>and well... pain, ;-) I finally am facing the big H. That's right ladies,
>I'm going for a hysterectomy. Last week an ultrasound revealed a
>"suspicious ovary"--there is a huge cyst that has been horrendously
>painful, on the exterior of the surface.... and something inside of it. The
>Gyn's carefully-chosen words were "We need to watch this very closely for
>the next month or two..." I said I didn't want to wait to see if it would
>burst, and asked him to just get it, ALL of it, the hell out of my body.
>After seeing the expression on his face, I knew that's what he really
>wanted to do anyway--and he was relieved that I was okay with that option.
>I never wanted kids anyway so fertility has never been an issue.
> I'm scared at the thought of having surgery but optimistic that the end
>result will be fewer trips to the Doctor for such repetitive issues as
>missing periods, ovary pain, and birth control pills (for a girl who
>couldn't get pregnant ANYWAY!).
> So, Merry Christmas to me--Santa's bringing me a scalpel this year which
>means (bad joke alert!) The turkey won't be the ONLY thing being carved
>this holiday season!
>
>Pray for a speedy recovery...
>
>-Annie
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