(Concern) Ovarian removal, uterine removal, cyst removal...

I have severe anemia and excessive menstrual bleeding, so I underwent a medical examination.

I have a cyst in my uterus that has been there for a while, and since its position is not good at all, surgery is deemed essential.

 

I found out later that anemia caused by uterine fibroids is several times more severe than regular anemia.

Recently, my anemia was so severe that daily life was difficult. I've been taking iron supplements separately, but...

 

Since the size is quite large, they are suggesting to try reducing it first with hormone injections...

 

I have had breast cancer surgery, so the gynecologist wants to remove my ovaries completely.

 

If the size of the tumor does not decrease, you should consider at least a hysterectomy.

 

The hospital stay is about 3 nights and 4 days when the ovaries and uterus are removed.

 

Surgery is simplest when only removing the lump, and hospitalization is not necessary.

 

First, I need to receive hormone injections until July, and then I will decide on the surgical method at that time...

 

According to an internet search, if the ovaries are also removed, osteoporosis and depression become so severe that it becomes difficult.

 

All organs have a reason for existing, so unless they must be removed, it would be better to perform minimal surgery and monitor them closely.

 

If the ovaries are removed, you won't need to undergo lifelong screenings for uterine-related diseases, and the likelihood of recurrence of breast cancer may also decrease somewhat...

 

This worry, that worry—it's a continuous cycle of concerns.