Chocolate cyst / Ovary removal

[Lula79]

Hi there, I found out this week I have a 6cm cyst on my right ovary due to endometriosis that I've had for over 12 yrs.

Has anyone had an ovary removed due to a cyst? If so what are the after effects?

Please let me know

Luce x

[Chrissie66]

Hi Luce - it depends what you mean by after effects. I had my left ovary removed after several cysts had pretty much destroyed it and my right ovary just took over the job. Curiously, the right ovary has been pretty quiet over the years as far as cysts go. As long as you've got one left you probably won't notice the difference

[Lula79 in reply to Chrissie66]

Ah that's good, thank you for your reply. Yeah I just wanted to know if you found there were any changes or if you feel different in any way having one ovary out. But that's reassuring to know I probably won't notice any difference 😊 Thank u x

[Heloo85]

I had a 5cm minimum (that was the size at first lap 12 months previous to removal) and I didn't lose my ovary .. They did remove the fallopian tube on that side though but saved the ovary.

[Lula79 in reply to Heloo85]

Thanks for your reply 😊 That's great that they saved the ovary hope that you've been ok with it

[Heloo85 in reply to Lula79]

It was only back in December .. I was glad they saved the ovary if I'm honest. They are now very reluctant to remove ovaries unless they're no longer working as they've realised the benefit they do have to the entire body. I could at some point lose one or both if endo returns, but I know they only do it if completely necessary! Good luck with your op

[Lula79 in reply to Heloo85]

Thanks for your reply and luck! I hope all goes well for you too 😊

[Mori]

I had 6-7cm chocolate cysts, one on each ovary. The left had other cysts and was leaking fluid so I agreed to have it removed. That was 4 months ago and I honestly can't tell it's gone. The right ovary took over right away and periods are regular.

[Lula79 in reply to Mori]

Hi Mori, thank you for your reply that's really good to know thank you - hopefully if I do have to have it removed it will be ok 😊