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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 186913" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>Gosh gals - thank you so much. It is comforting to read all the stories. </p><p> </p><p>Here's the deal - </p><p> </p><p>I have PMDD. I don't just have PMS, I have mood swings and they are getting worse leaving me to not be such a cheery elf. I am sure menopause is something to be wary of - but I am just awful. I dont even want to be around myself, and nothing has helped. Okay - Zoloft did help with the mood swings but, then I wanted to kill myself. And Paxil XR was great - but while I wasn't on it long - when I tried to wean myself off it I ended up in the hospital. Not pleasant. </p><p> </p><p>I also was diagnosed 5 years agowith PCOS. According to the recent vaginal scope they couldn't see any tumors or cysts. Four years ago they removed a giant polyp. 18 years ago I had squalmous cells and V cone surgery on my cervix. So at this point it's hyst. & cervix removal. </p><p> </p><p>I'm adopted so I have NO idea if cancer runs in my family. My genetic luck. lol. If I did have a history of family breast and ovarian cancer this would be a no brainer. Because I am adopted and do not know - this hurts my brain. </p><p> </p><p>The doctor's reasoning for doing the hyst. are that I have two, two week long periods. I get 3 days off and out of those 3 days, I'm nauseated, and crampy. Barfing and cramping I can deal with - wanting to pull the heads off of small children and kittens I can not. It really is that severe. </p><p>The periods are so bad that I'm now missing work just to - well you know. I think I should trade pads in for a beach towel. </p><p> </p><p>The doctor's reasoning for leaving the ovaries are - </p><p>1.) Unknown history of cancer - but that V cone surgery could be sig. </p><p>2.) Remove non-cystic ovaries - why? </p><p>3.) Naturally go through menopause </p><p>4.) Reduced risk of heart disease and bone loss</p><p> </p><p>The doctor's reasoning for taking ovaries - </p><p>1.) Unknown history of cancer - </p><p>2.) Ovaries could be the cause of PMDD - that would stop</p><p>3.) Get menopause symptoms if I don't do HRT</p><p>4.) Unknown history of cancer vs. could be historically cancerous family</p><p> </p><p>Reason for uterine removal? </p><p>BAD, HORRIBLE, AWFUL, NO GOOD, Periods - and I WANT it out. </p><p> </p><p>So now I just have to decide if the risk of cancer is a possibilty vs. heart disease and osteoperosis. </p><p> </p><p>I've gone to histersisters too (thanks Janet) and I can't find a something that is like me (what are the chances) </p><p> </p><p>I just know that I don't want to be in my 50's, uninsured and have someone say "Oh wow - ovarian cancer." and have to go through this. Or have my body be so shocked from the removal of the uterus that the ovaries go wonky. </p><p> </p><p>I've been trying to get a hysterectomy for 4 years - and except for the polyp no one took me seriously enough stating I had to really GO through this. </p><p> </p><p>I doubt I'll be emotional over never having kids. I offered to donate my uterus after he was born. I wanted it out during the C section and that bone head doctor said "No - you may want more." I knew then that I did NOT - NOT at all.......nada. And now Dude is 18 - and DF is 52 and hey - let's be realistic. </p><p> </p><p>No easy answers here - but due to health issues - leaning more towards taking them out and doing that patch thing. </p><p> </p><p>-----So lemme get something straight - if I DO take the ovaries out and WANT to be an OGRE I just don't put on the patch and watch 'em scatter? That's like getting a cup holder in a new car huh?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 186913, member: 4964"] Gosh gals - thank you so much. It is comforting to read all the stories. Here's the deal - I have PMDD. I don't just have PMS, I have mood swings and they are getting worse leaving me to not be such a cheery elf. I am sure menopause is something to be wary of - but I am just awful. I dont even want to be around myself, and nothing has helped. Okay - Zoloft did help with the mood swings but, then I wanted to kill myself. And Paxil XR was great - but while I wasn't on it long - when I tried to wean myself off it I ended up in the hospital. Not pleasant. I also was diagnosed 5 years agowith PCOS. According to the recent vaginal scope they couldn't see any tumors or cysts. Four years ago they removed a giant polyp. 18 years ago I had squalmous cells and V cone surgery on my cervix. So at this point it's hyst. & cervix removal. I'm adopted so I have NO idea if cancer runs in my family. My genetic luck. lol. If I did have a history of family breast and ovarian cancer this would be a no brainer. Because I am adopted and do not know - this hurts my brain. The doctor's reasoning for doing the hyst. are that I have two, two week long periods. I get 3 days off and out of those 3 days, I'm nauseated, and crampy. Barfing and cramping I can deal with - wanting to pull the heads off of small children and kittens I can not. It really is that severe. The periods are so bad that I'm now missing work just to - well you know. I think I should trade pads in for a beach towel. The doctor's reasoning for leaving the ovaries are - 1.) Unknown history of cancer - but that V cone surgery could be sig. 2.) Remove non-cystic ovaries - why? 3.) Naturally go through menopause 4.) Reduced risk of heart disease and bone loss The doctor's reasoning for taking ovaries - 1.) Unknown history of cancer - 2.) Ovaries could be the cause of PMDD - that would stop 3.) Get menopause symptoms if I don't do HRT 4.) Unknown history of cancer vs. could be historically cancerous family Reason for uterine removal? BAD, HORRIBLE, AWFUL, NO GOOD, Periods - and I WANT it out. So now I just have to decide if the risk of cancer is a possibilty vs. heart disease and osteoperosis. I've gone to histersisters too (thanks Janet) and I can't find a something that is like me (what are the chances) I just know that I don't want to be in my 50's, uninsured and have someone say "Oh wow - ovarian cancer." and have to go through this. Or have my body be so shocked from the removal of the uterus that the ovaries go wonky. I've been trying to get a hysterectomy for 4 years - and except for the polyp no one took me seriously enough stating I had to really GO through this. I doubt I'll be emotional over never having kids. I offered to donate my uterus after he was born. I wanted it out during the C section and that bone head doctor said "No - you may want more." I knew then that I did NOT - NOT at all.......nada. And now Dude is 18 - and DF is 52 and hey - let's be realistic. No easy answers here - but due to health issues - leaning more towards taking them out and doing that patch thing. -----So lemme get something straight - if I DO take the ovaries out and WANT to be an OGRE I just don't put on the patch and watch 'em scatter? That's like getting a cup holder in a new car huh? [/QUOTE]
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