ovary removal at 24 years old...

[daisygirl24]

Hi I am new to this site, but I had a dermoid cyst last year about this time.  I went in for my yearly about a month ago, I was very sensative ot the touch and they found another one alredy grown in about the same size.  Since they had to cut out part of my ovary last time, this surgery will be to remove the ovary.  I am 24 years old and I was just wondering if anyone knew anything about the after effects of having one removed at an early age.  I have read lots of different opionion online about most scare me to death and all are different.  Any experience you have would be great. Thanks

~Jessy~

[Dooble]

I was searching the net for information on the after effects of having an ovary removed and found you guys!  I had my left ovary removed 6 weeks ago after a cyst burst and bled over the ovary. I took some time to recover after surgery due to an allergic reaction to the anesthetic.  However, internally I seemed to heal quickly.  My first period after surgery was heavy and painful (unusual for me), but today I am ovulating, and am again in quite a bit of pain and discomfort in the abdominal area.  Is this normal?  I am also very irritable and emotional - this has occured over the last few weeks.  I would be very interested to hear your comments on how you feel now.

[Magsters]

I'm glad I bumped into this site... As surgery date to remove a cyst comes near, I can't shake the thought of the possibility to remove the ovary.  I'm in my early thirties, no children (but would like too) and I've been having a really hard time coming to terms with that.  It sounds like many women are more courageous than me...

[Kelly22]

Well I had a catheter fitted so didn't get out of bed the first day and the 2nd day I could only manage getting up to brush my teeth and wash.  Its not too bad or anything and you will be back on your feet quicker than you think.  I was in hospital 5 days and once my catheter were removed I had to get in and out of bed to go to the toilet. You get quicker and quicker each time you get up I think, By the 5th day, when i left the hospital I was walking at a reasonable speed. I just found bending down or any sudden movements a bit awkward.
I think my recovery was quite quick but then some people get over it quicker than others. I were back to work after 2 wks.  It will all go very quick tho and once your home out of hospital your well on your way to recovery!

[daisygirl24]

Can I ask how long it took you to really be able to get up and move after the ovary was removed... I know with just the cyst it was about 2 weeks before I was working full days... wasn't sure what the ovary removal part would do for recovery.

Thanks for the advice.. really helps.. I am absolutly freaking out.  I have another doc appointment today though so I am hoping to beable to schedule the surgery today and jsut get it over with!

[Kelly22]

Hello, I underwent a laparotmy op 2 months ago to remove a large cyst. I had my left ovary removed along with it. I am 22 so was also concerned.  It is fine tho, the other ovary will carry on working and you should be able to go on to live a perfectly normal life and still have children with the one ovary.  Please do not worry too much, I know I did at the time but this site really helped.
Best wishes and any questions please ask.
Kelly x

[wubbie3]

I almost wish they'd taken my right one... It's been nothing but problems. But, since it was a good possibility before I went into surgery that they were going to remove it, they gave me all the details. They said that unless I had some sort of problem that prevented the other ovary from taking over (like thyroid or pitituary issues), then the other ovary would completely take over the hormone control and would produce an egg every month instead of every other month. They seal the tube so nothing can get through it, and just remove the ovary in a little bag so nothing spills or gets left behind. Supposedly you won't even miss it.
Hang in there, and keep us posted!
~Marianne