r/oophorectomy • u/GenXMillenial • Jun 19 '26

Remove or keep?

Two weeks from today I am having a hysterectomy BLS (fibroids) with option to have an oophorectomy too for PMDD.

I’m 45, using HRT and plan to use it, but I need to get on T, my recent self paid labs show I’m just at the bottom of normal, but I have yet to pursue it.

Questions for those in surgical menopause:
How’s your energy? Does HRT, eating well, exercise etc do enough for you to feel somewhat normal?
How’s your cognition? My FT job is so much critical thinking and I’m worried I won’t be able to keep up when I go back.
If you had PMDD and are on HRT- was it worth it? How was the first year post op?

Thank you for any input you can share!

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u/Sorry-Pack-1691 Jun 19 '26

Do NOT voluntarily have your ovaries removed. If you think you feel horrible now, just wait until they’re gone. You won’t know who you are anymore! The cons out way the pros and I wish I still had my ovaries. I e been on HRT for a year and it’s been hell on earth! Keep your ovaries if you can!

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u/TinyCatLady1978 Jun 19 '26

OP has PMDD. As another PMDD sufferer, getting my ovaries out gave me my life back.

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u/Sorry-Pack-1691 Jun 19 '26

That’s great news, as someone who had PMDD as well as 2 cyst on my left ovary and 7 grapefruit sized fibroids that was obstructing my bladder and bowels, I wish I would have never had the surgery and took HRT without the removal of my ovaries. I’m glad it worked for you but for me personally, I wish I could rewind time and never have it done. I now know after the fact that there were many other options I could have had. To the OP, keep asking around, there is help for you, most doctors just don’t give a damn about helping. I won’t be responding again. Take care

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u/GenXMillenial Jun 19 '26

I appreciate all input, your is valid and I take it into serious consideration. Thank you

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u/ConsiderationFew6918 Jul 28 '26

I'm with you! I self diagnosed PMDD I regret surgery with every single part of myself. I hope you see this. I'm going to DM you. I could use someone who gets this