Question 1

over ultrasound, doctor found 1 ovary is way smaller than other (normal size, simple cyst). were investigating ovulation mild bleeding. estradiol, fsh are normal. is this shrunk ovary a sign of impending menopause? im still having regular periods?

Accepted Answer

: Ovarycsize reduces when you get older and approach menopause. It won't be surprised that when one ovary becomes hypofunction, the other one can compensate which explains one of your ovary is of normal size and your sex hormones are still normal.

Question 2

28yr old
uterus 8.0cm anteverted
right ovary 2.3 * 1.7cm
left ovary 2.3 * 1.7 cm
endometrial thickness 0.5 cm at the 8th day of cycle
is it normal ovary size? worried because my mother had a early menopause at 32yrs, will i be able to concieve?

Accepted Answer

"Menopause at 32"?: Ovarian measurements are essentially normal.  Your mother may have had cessation of her menstrual function, but there are other causes of this besides an "early menopause".   If you are not yet prepared to attempt pregnancy, your situation can be evaluated when that decision is made. There are many options at that point to assist you.

Question 3

i'm going to be 52 next month. i had a partial hysterectomy in 2005 and was wondering if i would be having a normal menopause; i do have my ovaries.?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Average age for menopause is 51yo but varies from mid-late 40s to mid-50s. If you still have your ovaries, then you should undergo normal menopause, although the transition may be relatively asymptomatic for you. If your ovaries were removed at the time of your hysterectomy, then most likely you would have been given some form of estrogen to take for the last several years.

Question 4

dominant follicle present in ovary, considered menopaused? jan-may no period, but period in jun very light flow. scan endometrium11mm, normal range?

Accepted Answer

Menopausal: A person is only considered menopausal after no cycle for 12 months... That being said... If you are having abnormal bleeding after the age of 35 and someone felt pressed to check an u/s you likely need an endometrial biopsy sampling to ensure that there are no abnormal cells... If bleeding is very light and you have not stopped bleeding for 1 year u may be able to skip bx ... Talk to your doc.

Question 5

i'm 52 yrs old  in menopause us showed 1.6 cm ovarian cystic lesion as indeterminate- on one ovary -bilateral ovary flow on color dopplar and no free fluid - c125 normal (29) some symptoms  gyn says 3 mos recheck? should i ask for more tests? surgery

Accepted Answer

This is a: reasonable plan to follow.  As always, talk to your doctor, if you are unsure. Also a second opinion is an option as well.

Question 6

menopause (7 months post) 
had normal transvaginal u/s , bleeding the next day.
what could cause this? lining was 3mm, ovaries normal and pap was negative. feeling stressed of late. following up with gyno tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

Menopause: Menopause can be an inexact determination. Over the first few years of menopause, while hormones levels drift downward, there may be specific environmental or life stressors that can bring on a spike and cause bleeding. Talk to your gyn Dr about your concerns, but your symptoms are not concerning.

Question 7

only one ovary and chance of early menopause?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Often women with one ovary will start developing menopausal symptoms such as vaginal dryness and hot flushes. But cessation of menstrual cycles usually isn't effected as much.

Question 8

will i go through early menopause if i get one ovary removed?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Many women still produce enough estrogen with only one ovary.

Question 9

are ovaries necessary after menopause?

Accepted Answer

No: Hi. No, they don't serve any purpose after menopause.

Question 10

i can feel my ovaries, post menopausal?

Accepted Answer

Get examined now: You need to be immediately examined by a GYN MD to determine if, in fact, those are your ovaries that are enlarged. Post menopausal ovaries tend to "shrink" in size and are not palpable abdominally  even in reproductive age women. Ovarian cysts and cancers are a concern.

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Over ultrasound, doctor found 1 ovary is way smaller than other (normal size, simple cyst). were investigating ovulation mild bleeding. estradiol, fsh are normal. is this shrunk ovary a sign of impending menopause? im still having regular periods?

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28yr old uterus 8.0cm anteverted right ovary 2.3 * 1.7cm left ovary 2.3 * 1.7 cm endometrial thickness 0.5 cm at the 8th day of cycle is it normal ovary size? worried because my mother had a early menopause at 32yrs, will i be able to concieve?

A member asked:

I'm going to be 52 next month. i had a partial hysterectomy in 2005 and was wondering if i would be having a normal menopause; i do have my ovaries.?

A member asked:

Dominant follicle present in ovary, considered menopaused? jan-may no period, but period in jun very light flow. scan endometrium11mm, normal range?

A member asked:

I'm 52 yrs old in menopause us showed 1.6 cm ovarian cystic lesion as indeterminate- on one ovary -bilateral ovary flow on color dopplar and no free fluid - c125 normal (29) some symptoms gyn says 3 mos recheck? should i ask for more tests? surgery

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Menopause (7 months post) had normal transvaginal u/s , bleeding the next day. what could cause this? lining was 3mm, ovaries normal and pap was negative. feeling stressed of late. following up with gyno tomorrow?

A member asked:

Only one ovary and chance of early menopause?

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Will i go through early menopause if i get one ovary removed?

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Are ovaries necessary after menopause?

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I can feel my ovaries, post menopausal?

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