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2:40 pm
February 25, 2010
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We have a member who has a question about oophorectomy…
She is most concerned about going through surgical menopause:
“The symptoms that go along with it, shortened life expectancy, & the choice of hormone replacement therapy afterwards.”
PLEASE SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH THE GROUP & IF YOU COULD LET US KNOW WHAT AGE GROUP YOU ARE IN—IT ALSO WOULD BE HELFUL.
20-30; 30-40, 40-50, 50-60 YEARS OLD?
Thanx so much….BE WELL~
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5:36 pm
February 25, 2010
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anonymous:
Had oophorectomy at 40-50 years old. Easy decision—breast/ovarian cancer or menopause- I chose menopause. Menopause symptoms:hot flashes only. Shortened life expectancy? I figured my days were more numbered having the BRCA gene & being predisposed to breast/ovarian cancer. It was recommended that I NOT take HRT.
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6:43 pm
February 25, 2010
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Sharon
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I had mine at age 45. I had the same experience as “anonymous.” It was not recommended that I go on HRT, either. The only thing my dr recommended was black cohosh, an herb found in vitamin and health food stores. I did not know of “shortened” life span. It was not easy being “drop kicked” into menopause, but it is wonderful to never have a “period” again.
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7:48 pm
February 25, 2010
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robine
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Thank you Sharon and “anonymous”!
I'm 38 and scheduled to have oophorectomy in March, but honestly I might still back out. So, were hot flashes the only symptom? Can you sleep at night? Any changes with skin..appearance? I know I sound kind of paranoid….I guess part of me is worried I will wake up the next day and feel “old”. Is that crazy? Like most of you..I have the BRCA gene and alot of family history of ovarian cancer. Of course I don't want to die of ovarian cancer, but I also don't want to die of a heart attack (also runs in the family) and I've read that women that go through surgical menopause have a much greater risk of heart attack and stroke.
Sorry to be so longwinded…but as you know..this is a big decision..and one I can take back once I do it.
I think it would be a good idea to see a genetic counselor…does anyone have any suggestions for counselors in the northern VA/Washington DC area?
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8:00 pm
February 25, 2010
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TOBEYRDH
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Robine…IT IS A MASSIVE DECISION!
You must speak to a physician that knows you- one you trust & can help you thru the decision making. I first called my gynecologist…then my breast surgeon. My breast surgeon was the leader. She sent me for BRCA testing & I spoke with a geneticist & a counselor. THEY DO NOT TELL YOU WHAT TO DO- they educate you. IT'S YOUR BODY—ULTIMATELY, YOUR DECISION.
Everyone reacts differently to menopause—you may have zero symptoms, one or two OR FULL BLOWN! YOU MUST BE PREPARED!
I am going to finish this privately with you thru email!
hugging you…..TOBEY
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9:20 pm
February 25, 2010
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Lyn
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For me….mentalpause was the next best thing to ice cream. ZERO symptoms! I was 48 years old.
I sleep like a baby, no skin or hair problems! No dryness in other places either!!!
I'm not allowed herbal supplements as I am a breast cancer survivor, my oncologist said NO.
As far as being worried about heart attack or stroke…trust me if you hear the words CANCER you WILL have a stroke! LOL
No HRT, & as far as heart disease & dying……we ALL die sometime from something!
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12:19 pm
March 4, 2010
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Amanda
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Had my Oopherectomy only a few months ago. Absolutely no problems whatsoever ! in n out of hosp within the day. Four weeks off work but no pain, just a little discomfort for maybe three days afterwards.
After nearly driving myself insane with the “shall I Shan't I ” questions, it dawned on me that an early menopause had to be easier than the emotional turmoil of Cancer risks. Since being thrown into early menopause ( i'm 39 ) I have the occasional hot flash , the odd bout of irritability but I was far worse before ! No periods though which is great n absolutely no other problems at all since starting HRT last year. Gotta say that right now it was def the right choice for me.
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12:45 pm
March 4, 2010
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admin
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thanx for sharing & welcome to previvorsandsurvivors!
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