Question 1

is it normal to have sharp pulling pain frequently after a unilateral oophorectomy?

Accepted Answer

How long after: This would certainly be normal the first few months after surgery and would probably resolve on its own as the tissues healed. If this is a long standing problems you might have internal scarring, or what we call adhesions. These can be painless but can cause pain under certain circumstances. This scarring is not dangerous. Sometimes a second surgery can clear the scarring - but not always.

Question 2

when can someone return to exercise after having an oophorectomy?

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Ask your surgeon: Ask your surgeon for specifics.  Once you are fully healed you should be able to do any exercises.

Question 3

i had a oophorectomy done 6 months ago and i am still suffering from pain, should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Post surgical pain?: Please go back to your physician and get checked out.  However, pelvic pain after surgery is common & often undertreated.  Try to get a prescription to a physical therapist who specializes in women's health issues who works 'inside' to correct pelvic adhesions and muscle imbalances.  You may also want to find a practitioner w/ frequency specific microcurrent  or visceral manipulat'n (find online).

Question 4

what age is it recommended to have preventative oophorectomy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There actually is no recommendation to have a preventive oophorectomy.  However, if you have a family history of ovarian cancer, personal history of breast cancer, or are about to undergo hysterectomy for other reasons, that is a question to consider.  If you are merely undergoing hysterectomy for benign reasons, it is not recommended under the age of 60.

Question 5

how is a hysterectomy oophorectomy performed?

Accepted Answer

Different ways: Hysterectomy refers to the uterus and oophorectomy refers to the ovary.  They can be removed at the same time vaginally, abdominally, or laparoscopically.  Which method is used is determined by your history, condition, and the surgeon's experience.

Question 6

why do i feel moody after an unilateral oophorectomy?

Accepted Answer

Hormone changes: The body will ultimately adjust to the changes in hormone production following unilateral removal of an ovary, but I have seen many patients have temporary menopausal symptoms (including mood changes) after unilateral oophorectomy.

Question 7

how long is a partial bilateral oophorectomy surgery?

Accepted Answer

It depends/hours: It's likely to take several hours unless there are complications.

Question 8

when do you recommended to have a preventative oophorectomy?

Accepted Answer

Preventive removal: Of ovaries is usually recommended in women who tested brca 1 or 2 positive after they completed childbearing.

Question 9

how young is too young for a hysterectomy with oophorectomy?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: Once you have had your children, you can theoretically have a hysterectomy.  However, most patients will wait until they have symptoms, and the younger you are, the more sever your symptoms would have to be to warrant major abdominal surgery.

Question 10

does it take long to recover from prophylactic oophorectomy?

Accepted Answer

1 to 2 weeks: A prophylactic oophorectomy done by minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery should require no more than 1 to 2 weeks before you can be back to your normal energy levels and most normal activities.  Heavy lifting, abdominal exercises, and sex are the only activities that should be deferred for 4 to 6 weeks.

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