Open Question: Surgery or not?
Posted on April 30th, 2008 by Eliot Adams
I had my right ovary removed 8 years ago because of a dermoid cyst (11×6cm). 2 years ago they found another, smaller one in my left ovary. Have been keeping an eye on it with regular ultrasounds but my doctor is reluctant to remove it as she will have to take the ovary with it - putting me into early menopause (I’m 36).
I am aware of the risks (increased chance of osteoperosis, heart disease, breast cancer), but I am now suffering increasing pelvic pain, which is causing lower back pain and other issues.
If this was happening to you, what would you do? Have the surgery and deal wirh the risks? Or try and cope with the pain?
If you would choose to deal with the pain, instead of having the ovary removed please state why.
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