I am 27 yrs old and had a hysterectomy in may and they left one of my ovaries in so i would not have to take hormones...well now i get terrible pains on the side they left the ovary at. It gets so bad I literally can't walk sometimes, I have already made a dr. appt, but i wanted to know if anyone else has experienced this before.....could it be back again? i am a little scared....only serious answers please....
2006-10-11 16:51:23 · 6 answers · asked by nascar_cr8zy 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Hysterectomy is not a cure for Endometriosis. It's not that it's back, per se, but that it was never truly removed. Removal of the uterus and one ovary did nothing to treat the disease elsewhere in the abdomen. If left behind without meticulous excision, it will recur and cause symptoms. I am sorry you are dealing with this. Check out www.centerforendo.com for info on possible treatment options and http://groups.yahoo.com/group/erc to talk to those who know what you're going through. Good luck and feel better.
PS - removal of the ovaries is not a cure for Endo. There is no cure, but there are treatments that do work for long-term symptom relief. Surgical excision is one of them. As for those who still mistakenly believe hysterectomy w/BSO is a cure, do some research on aromatase and Endometriosis.
2006-10-12 02:58:10 · answer #1 · answered by Endo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a hysterectomy about 10 years ago, and my doctor also left in one ovary and one tube. What I learned after the surgery was that I had endometriosis, which surprised me AND my doctor because I didn't have any symptoms (had the surgery because of a pre-cancerous condition and I was very anemic).
About every other month (corresponding to when the remaining ovary would ovulate), I get mittelschmerz, which is actually when the egg breaks out of the ovary, even though I don't have periods anymore. Not every woman can feel this but some do and it's a very sharp pain. But it only lasts for a few moments, then it's done.
What you're describing does sound like endometriosis, and I would imagine its possible for it to develop again, but I'm not really sure.
I did ask my doctor whether there was any chance she would ever have to remove the other ovary and she said yes, it was possible but we'd just have to see how I did after the surgery. So far, so good...and I'm just beginning to have the menopause symptoms (flashes, dryness, etc)
Good luck, hon... you're doing the right thing by going to the doctor, that's for certain!
2006-10-11 23:59:02 · answer #2 · answered by princessmeltdown 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry that youve had to go thru this at 27. I also had a Hysterectomy...I was 33. I also have my left ovary.
The only difference in you and me...is, I didnt go thru pain afterwards. Im doing ok that way. BUT, 5 months after the surgery, just about the time I was feeling like I could function again...I was rear ended in my car by a cop. It has ruined my life.
I have lived with chronic pain ever since. I went thru back surgery and then developed an illness from too many antibiotics. Im being treated now, but this illness has caused so many things, and one of the things is it messed up my female hormones. I had to go on Premarin (hormone replacements) for about 8 months. Now Im better that way, but still struggle with different things.
I know this doesnt have much to do with what youre going thru, but my point is....I was young like you when I had to have a Hysterectomy. Im sorry youre dealing with pain still. They may have to take your other ovary. Something is just not right in there. Im glad you have an appointment. It needs to be looked into immediately. Dont be scared, just do what the doc thinks you should do.
2006-10-12 00:18:13 · answer #3 · answered by ~~ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in order to REALLY cure endo, you need to take out the ovaries. it is the hormones from the ovaries that stimulate the growth and bleeding of the endometrial implants . at your age, it is a very difficult decision to take them both out, not so much because you will need to take the hormones, but because losing your ovaries is a set up for a few different health problems such as osteoporosis and heart disease. removing both ovaries of a 27 yr old would put you into immediate menopause most likely with severe symptoms. the hormones we have available do not always work as well as we would like and certainly do not do as good of a job as your ovaries do. it was a good idea to leave the ovary in for your overall health, now to deal with the endo. you could try lupron (i am sure you know what that is) or birth control pills or pain medication. do not be surprised if your doctors are reluctant to go back in and remove your remaining ovary, very few doctors would be comfortable putting you into menopause at this very young age. if it becomes necessary it can be done, but all other options should be explored first.
2006-10-12 00:04:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it's like menopause because that's what I'm starting to go through. My estrogen is going down and my doctor told me to take in extra soy products of all kinds. I add it to cereal sandwiches dinners shakes..etc
This is a plant estrogen and fools the body into thinking it has human estrogen. Any way it as cured the hot flashes, but if I quit the diet I'll be back to hot flashes again.
If by chance the doctor says that, that ovary needs to be removed, don't worry, because you will always be able to go on this same diet and not have to feel the effects of menopause.
Take Care and Keep Well
2006-10-11 23:58:26 · answer #5 · answered by LVieau 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my mother had that problem when she was around your age.. of course this was a long time ago. they ended up finding that the ovary they left was bad as well and had to take it out.
2006-10-11 23:54:17 · answer #6 · answered by beckdawgydawg 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋