Comments on: Having a hysterecomy? – 5 reasons to hang on to your ovaries

By: Janette

Janette — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:32:52 +0000

I have been concerned that I may have ovarian cancer. I have an onocologist that has been monitering me due to enlarged lymph nodes with questional biopsy results. I had a partial hysterectomy 29 yrs ago and was told the ovaries were cystic but left for hormone production. I was also told that the ovaries would need to be removed in the future and gave them 5 yrs. I never had them removed and do have symptoms of ovarian cancer now. My abdominal area has swelled up that I look pregnannt. I do not have weight gain anywhere else. I had the ca-125 blood test last year but it was ok then. I am also in final stage of Myasthenia Gravis and fighting cellulitis in my legs from build up of lymph fluid and lasix ddoes nothing for me. My next visit I plan to bring up the subject of ovarian cancer with my onocologist. Wish me luck…………

By: Jody

Jody — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:38:34 +0000

I had a partial hysterectomy at the age of 28. I still have one ovary. I had what the doctor called “precancerous cells”. But, now I have alot of strange things going on such as breast tenderness and lack of sex drive. I still have one ovary so I’m not sure if it’s premenopause. I don’t have night sweats or mood swings either. Should I worry about cancer in the other ovary? The doctor said it may need to be removed in the future. This was two years ago.

By: Patti S

Patti S — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:59:54 +0000

Please help, what about removal of both overies, only the overies, when only one has a cyst on it?
It is supposed to be a clear liquid cyst… which has grown to be about the size of a tennis ball.

By: Ada

Ada — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:25:15 +0000

Ovarian cancer is definitely not the most common cancer in women. However, every woman that develops cancer of the ovaries is more than just a statistic. That said, it's a good idea to have a transvaginal ultrasound scan every year. Other screening methods are not too well developed right now. Don't panic, just be vigilant

By: lani

lani — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:21:24 +0000

I just had a hysterectomy 2 weeks ago. My doctor said I could vertually do anything excep heavy lifting. But I read no bending. I have been bending until no.

I just read about the mother that contracted ovarian cancer after a partial hysterectomy. The doctor left my ovaries due to the fact I had no cancer in the operation. Now I am worried. Do I need to have regular ultra-sounds to check my ovaries through life.

Thanks.

By: Ada

Ada — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 01:00:12 +0000

I’m sorry for your loss Amy. I did mention that keeping your ovaries can result in developing ovarian cancer later in life. However, I was trying to emphasize that the benefits of keeping the ovaries can outweigh the risks for some women. I just think that women should be given as much information as possible to make an informed decisions about their bodies and their health. It is unfair to give them only one side of the story. Every woman is different. I am not for or against keeping the ovaries. I believe in giving women viable options when it comes to their health. Take care and God bless you.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:33:50 +0000

I have a very good reason for not keeping your ovaries. My mother had a hysterectomy over 31 years ago and the doctors left her ovaries. May 21, 2007 she was diagnosed with stage 3C ovarian cancer. After 56 days in the hospital and 2 surgeries later my mother died August 14, 2007. Her last three months on this earth was hell. If those doctors would have removed her ovaries I would still have my mother and best friend.

By: Ada

Ada — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 10:20:35 +0000

Hi Nora. Thanks for dropping by. As you may have noticed, I strongly believe that women (and men as well for that matter) need to have as much information as possible both for and against any procedure they are having. Unfortunately information is often skewed towards one particular point of view. Checked out your site. You have a lot of resources there. Very interesting. Good luck with your activities and have a great day.

By: Nora W. Coffey

Nora W. Coffey — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 18:52:30 +0000

You’ve make several excellent points. One of the problems women face is that we are not taught about female anatomy and what happens to a woman’s body when their female organs are removed.

At http://www.hersfoundation.org/anatomy you can watch a short female anatomy video that every woman needs to see:

Female Anatomy: the Functions of the Female Organs