Possibly Scheduled For Hystrctmy Surgery Posted: 12-10-03 17:06pm
Hi,
i am 32 years of age and have been
experiencing problems with cysts for about
6 years now. I had a cyst on my left
ovary that was removed, then 6 months
later a cyst had grew inside my left
ovary. That's when I had the left ovary
removed. Now 1 1/2 years later, I am
having the same problem but on the right
side. There was several cysts on my
right ovary. The doc gave me birth
control pills, and 2 other treatments to
see if the cysts would shrink.
Unfortunately, they didn't. The cysts
actually grew inside of my right ovary.
I started to have more pain on my right
side and it was discovered that now I have
multiple cysts (5) inside of my right
ovary.
My Dr. Started me on this medicine called
danazol to ease the pain and possibly
shrink the cysts. I am really tired of
going round and around and around about
these cysts. I have been on this
medication for about 2 weeks and it has
slowed the pain down some but not all the
way. I finally told the doc that since
the cysts won't completely go away and it
is inside of my ovary, I would like to
have a hysterectomy. He was okay with it
but he wasn't being that I was 32 years of
age (he told me that I was too young).
I'm to the point now where I don't care
about being young, I care about being
healthy and being able to be a mom to my 2
beautiful children.
I'm scared to have the surgery. I've
heard pros and cons about it but I believe
that i'm ready for it. I would like to
have some insight from anyone that has
been in my shoes. I don't know if I
should have the surgery or try the
medication out a little longer. Thanks
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shelfred
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 4 Location: USA
My Experience Posted: 12-12-03 17:48pm
Hi,
my experience was almost exactly like
yours, and I am 33.
After once having the cysts drilled with a
laser, I had my left ovary out nov 2001.
Then my right ovary began with the same
problem. I have polycystic ovaries but
not polycystic ovarian syndrome. I also
had cramping throughout the my entire
cycle and I had frequent periods. My
biggest complaint, however, was painful
intercourse. I had a
laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy
three weeks ago with removal of the right
ovary as well. I am on an estrogen
patch. I had adenomyosis and cysts in
both my ovary and fallopian tube. No
wonder I hurt! My recovery has gone
quite smoothly, and I will return to work
in january.
Good luck to you, no matter what course of
action you take.
