PCOS Messages for March, 2002: Re: hysterectomy & PCOS

Re: hysterectomy & PCOS

From: Maggie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Mar 2002 10:20:05 -0600 (CST)

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Hi..

I'm answering this a little late, but wanted to say...

I was diagnosed with PCOS in 1973 with 1 3/4's of my ovaries removed at that time. I was 19. Less than 2 years later, I had a complete hysterectomy at 21, because I had grown a huge tumor on my remaining piece of ovary.

I had Dr's continually tell me that since I had no ovaries, I could no longer be having the symptoms of PCOS. WRONG! Whatever this disease is about, the resulting impact on the ovaries is only one of the results. I went on Estrogen Replacement Therapy and found that my testatorone levels were still extremely high. The symptoms of PCOS never went away and in fact, over the years, my insulin resistance has gotten much worse.

So..No..it does go away with removal of your ovaries..at least it has not for me. I no longer view PCOS as an infertility condition, but instead view it as a larger medical issue involving my whole endocrine system.

At Mon, 25 Mar 2002, anonymous wrote: >
>At Sat, 16 Mar 2002, Michele wrote:
>>
>>I feel foolish asking this question but, I had a hysterectomy Dec. 7,
>>2001 but can you still have the problems of PCOS. or am I just paranoid
>>that I am unable to lose weight & my facial hair has returned? I am 41
>>years old.
>
>Really good question, I had a hyst in 99 and they took my ovaries too
>(uterine cancer), and I thought that I could not have PCOS anymore since
>I have no ovaries?

-- Many Blessings,

Maggie Macary, MA Mythologist http://www.mythandculture.com/

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