So I'm 40yo and have finished having kids. I've just found out that I have a significantly large ovarian cyst that will be removed soon through surgery. All bloodwork is clear at present. The surgeon however has prepared me that once they're in and can do a biopsy on the cyst, they will do a hysterectomy if there are signs of cancer cells.
Now, I'm all up for take it out if you need to, and I'm not planning on more kids, but I'm still kind of scarred and upset about the thought. It's one thing to choose not to have kids but this won't be my choice and also about the future impact on my body.
I've never had an issue with my period and didn't have any morning sickness either.
Also annoyed at 6 wks off work and having to use up all of my leave for this - another year before any break or holiday.
Suppose I just needed a little vent about it and anyone else's experience on the matter.
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I have personally had a large 7.5cm cyst hemorrogaing into itself, removed from my right ovary and also a small one drained from my left. This is what started off my journey into finding out I had PCOS at 15 years old.
I have lost count of the times I have been in and out of hospital through my adolescents due to PCOS - to the point my gyno reccomended to me at age 20 to have a hysterectomy.
Lucky for my stubborn self I refused because I didn't want to go through early menopause (I had been told by the same gyno I couldn't have children because of scarring from the pcos was extensive, yet have since had 2 beautiful children plus a miscarriage ?)
Don't feel forced into a decision, if you do not feel comfortable with them just going ahead with a hysterectomy, then don't!. Get absolute 100% proof before going through with it and be comfortable with your decision.
I wish you all the best for your upcoming surgery and everything is crossed that there is nothing more sinister x