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Hysterectomy at 44

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nicole77115
nicole77115

I am scheduled to have a hysterectomy in a month.  Can't decide if I should remove ovaries.  I'm age 44 so I have quite a few years left before menapause, but I'm concerned about ovarian cancer as it runs in my family.  The hysterectomy is being performed by my ob.  I have very large fibroids causing horrible bleeding and pain, a polyp and an ovarian cyst that was biopsied two years ago and was benign.  My CA-125 is slightly elevated and has been for years.  Keep or get rid of my ovaries?

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    nicole77115

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    Thank you to everyone for your input and sharing your very personal stories.  <3. 

    • del_05917
      del_05917 nicole77115

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      Hi Nicole 

      I hope your doing ok, 

      I know it's not an easy time 

      Please let me know how U get on after your meeting 

      Xxx 

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