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Re: PCOS, and oophrectomy.

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 8 May 2002 09:28:57 -0500 (CDT)


At Tue, 7 May 2002, Jenn wrote: >
>I've had a crazy gyn history. Severe Endo, and PCO resulting in a
>removal of my left tube and ovary due to severe adhesions, and recently
>a hysterectomy due to the same.
>
>If for some reason my remaining ovary is removed, will my PCOS symptoms
>subside? Will the same happen with menopause?
>
>I am very curious. (:
>
>Thanks!
>
>Jenn

You will probably continue to have PCOS, as well as continuing to have endo, both of which will go away with menopause, which might be a couple of years early since you are missing one ovary.

--
William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.




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