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chartermom02 · 10-12-2005, 02:01 PM

Hi Deborah,
My docs highly recommended, practically forced the surgery issue, due to large, bilateral ovarian cysts along with a thickened endometrium and an enlarged uterus. Docs said since I was menopausal (hadn't had a period since December 2000 while doing A/C) I shouldn't still be getting follicular cysts on my ovaries, however, every time I had an ultrasound, the cysts were jumping from side to side which indicates they were follicular; nevertheless, the docs were concerned because they were getting quite large and were now "complex" and "septated" which could indicate possible malignancy - they ordered a CA125 which came back elevated so, of course, that sent me into a tailspin and thought for sure it was malignant. The uterine lining also kept thickening but despite several in office uterine biopsies which all came back negative, they were concerned with that. Also, my uterus which had always been on the large side had gotten a bit larger on ultrasound. So despite my not having any symptoms and was feeling well and functioning normally while on Tamoxifen I, of course, went ahead with the surgery. Thankfully, like I stated, everything was benign. However, I feel like I've aged 10 years in the 13 months since I've had the surgery and started Arimidex. I ache and have alot of difficulty after sitting in any position for any length of time; have many more hot flashes than I ever had during chemo or while on Tamoxifen; and worst of all, ugh, the libido and dryness issues. So, think long and hard before you make any decisions. Alot of women say it's a small price to pay for your life and health, but it is very upsetting and frustrating at times.

10-12-2005, 02:01 PM	#26
chartermom02 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Castle, Delaware Posts: 15	Hi Deborah, My docs highly recommended, practically forced the surgery issue, due to large, bilateral ovarian cysts along with a thickened endometrium and an enlarged uterus. Docs said since I was menopausal (hadn't had a period since December 2000 while doing A/C) I shouldn't still be getting follicular cysts on my ovaries, however, every time I had an ultrasound, the cysts were jumping from side to side which indicates they were follicular; nevertheless, the docs were concerned because they were getting quite large and were now "complex" and "septated" which could indicate possible malignancy - they ordered a CA125 which came back elevated so, of course, that sent me into a tailspin and thought for sure it was malignant. The uterine lining also kept thickening but despite several in office uterine biopsies which all came back negative, they were concerned with that. Also, my uterus which had always been on the large side had gotten a bit larger on ultrasound. So despite my not having any symptoms and was feeling well and functioning normally while on Tamoxifen I, of course, went ahead with the surgery. Thankfully, like I stated, everything was benign. However, I feel like I've aged 10 years in the 13 months since I've had the surgery and started Arimidex. I ache and have alot of difficulty after sitting in any position for any length of time; have many more hot flashes than I ever had during chemo or while on Tamoxifen; and worst of all, ugh, the libido and dryness issues. So, think long and hard before you make any decisions. Alot of women say it's a small price to pay for your life and health, but it is very upsetting and frustrating at times.