Dr. question?have a large ovarian cyst,doc advises hysterectomy?

I don't understand.I don't have painful periods ,I'm 43,also uroligist present to hand bladder in a sling??cyst is more then six.talk off three holes to remove uterus..the ultra sound tech said I have cyst but uterus ,I know she is only tech looks good..or possible wake up with a big cut across tummy..plans to take uterus,hang bladder ,drain cyst,maybe remove one or more ovaries,Why? it's one big cyst on one ovary?I can't afford to be laid up for two months...he say's it's best to get it over with..possible lazer uterus ,suction cyst instead,my choice but recomends removing all...please advise me on a desision.Thank you.

Dr. question?have a large ovarian cyst,doc advises hysterectomy?
I think you need to get a second opinion. You're clearly uncomfortable with the option your current doctor is offering you. I think checking with another doctor at an unrelated practice is the least you can do to educate yourself about your options.
Reply:Sounds like you don't really trust your Doctor. If this is so and you are unsure, ask for a second opinion. Am 56 had all but one ovary removed about 17 yrs ago due to cysts. Have never been on hormone replacement because the ovary is still working. Maybe he suggested doing all to have it done . Do you plan on more children? If not, why not go ahead?
Reply:If your uterus is healthy, then you really ought to lose just the affected ovary. For that matter, even you have fibroids to go along with this cyst, it still may not necessitate a hysterectomy. You're close enough to menopause that unless your fibroids are causing you problems (from what you've said, if you have them, they're not causing you problems), you can leave your uterus, as fibroids will shrink with menopause.





Your doctor is doing nothing more than saving himself time in the future. You deserve better than that. You deserve better than being plunged instantly into menopause when it's not necessary. You deserve to not be patronized by this doctor, nor to be treated like a child who can't make decisions on their own.





You deserve a different doctor. You'll find one by asking for a second opinion.
Reply:I wouldn't do it... you should definitely get second, third, fourth opinion if you have too... DON'T DO IT!!
Reply:at ur age it is recomended to take out the uterus if u dont want a child.