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Do I Need To Remove The Unaffected Ovary?
I have a 2.4 cm cyst on my right ovary. It has gotten larger by 1 cm since Jan. My dr wants to remove the cyst AND the ovary he thinks that I should have the other ovary removed at the same time. He thinks that they are serving no purpose. I am 55 yrs ols and peri/ menopausal. I had a blood test and my estrogen level is less than 70. Do you suggest I keep the other ovary so I don t go BANG INTO MENOPAUSE with all the symptoms at once? I am also on LOW DOSAGE estrogen & progesterone
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Hi,
Your Doctor suggested surgery considering your age. Either you need a regular follow ups with further tumor markers tests or surgery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair, OBGYN
Your Doctor suggested surgery considering your age. Either you need a regular follow ups with further tumor markers tests or surgery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair, OBGYN
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