Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy in late menopause

[Jennifer-Lee]

I had a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy 3 days ago. I am 74 and had my menopause 25 years ago.

I had a 5cm left ovarian cyst which has recently developed nodules. CA 125 cancer marker tests were normal. CEA levels were raised. I had a CT colonoscopy for bowel cancer. negative.

I wondered if anyone could tell me what side effects I may experience. I am a bit scared because I have read horror stories of cognitive decline, menopausal symptoms and other side effects. Even Parkinsons disease.

[Trickysite]

dear Jennifer Lee, wherever you have been mugging up on horror stories, please put that book back on the shelf! I am 76 and last year, having been diagnosed with stage 4 HGSOC, had chemo and a 10 hour op which included your procedure plus hysterectomy, appendix, half stomach out, one lymph node out. I assure you I have no cognitive decline, no Parkinson’s and no menopausal symptoms. I went to Poland for holiday last week. Iam still working and socialising. Only side effect I have is poor balance from maintenance drug, Olaparib, and that is neuropathy probably accentuated by my congenital Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Which I doubt you have. Despite balance issues, I walk for an hour every day. If you are still worried , please ring Ovacome. Please enjoy life and don’t let fear about things you do not have play on your mind. Emma x

[Jennifer-Lee in reply to Trickysite]

Oh, thank you so much. Wow! You have inspired me. Going to relax a bit more now and I shall definitely STOP referring to Dr. Google!

Just a bit sore from the wounds still.

I shall get my watercolours out today and do a bit of painting! Big kiss and virtual hug.

Jennifer-Lee x

[Trickysite in reply to Jennifer-Lee]

go girl, go!

[Jennifer-Lee in reply to Trickysite]

😘x

[Caleda4]

Hi, I had a hysterectomy plus what you had done 7 years ago, with HGSOC. I have had two recurrences one in 2020 & a further one this year in March,both of which I have had chemo for that has worked fortunately. I certainly have not suffered any of the things that you have read & I will be 78 in January.

Try to relax a bit more and enjoy each day if you can.

Caleda x

[Jennifer-Lee in reply to Caleda4]

😀 Thank you Caleda appreciate your response. It has cheered me immensely to receive your reply.

Jennifer-Lee x

[Ova3]

It sounds like you are in a very good place. Your tests were negative for cancer. Any cognitive decline would be natural since your menopause was 25 years ago.

[Jennifer-Lee in reply to Ova3]

Thank you Ova3, not really noticed any cognitive decline.... yet. Of course my physical responses are a bit slower, but mentally, am pretty alert.

Was recently part of a study group for dementia and so far so good, not got it. Here's hoping it remains that way😀

Nice to hear from you, thanks for giving me your time.

Jennifer-Lee x