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How Does Removing Ovaries Affect Hormone Level?

Posted on Fri, 5 Dec 2014

Question: I am 52 and have had uterine ablasion for fibroids, I have horrible bloating, gas, diarria and constipation for 2 weeks surrounding my period, think terrible stomach flu (probably due to increased growth of candida) Then am disabled with pain/ fatigue for several days. I also have painful cervical cysts several times a year. I want to take my ovaries out, but have heard they are still useful for testosterone and one other hormone as we age. With how much misery I go through 1/2 the month, is their value that important at my age?

Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dont worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..
I understand your concern..

Yes, ovaries are important for the production of testosterone and estrogen which is important to overcome the postmenopausal symptoms.. But there are many patients who have undergone hystrectomy with ovariotomy and lead a healthy life with diet and exercise..

In my opinion, since you have another 3 more years to attain menopause, you can undergo hystrectomy due to the agony you have to face each month..Depending on the status of ovaries, it can be retained or removed.. If it is removed, you have to include food rich in phytoestrogen in your diet along with calcium supplements..

Hope I have answered your query.. Feel free to ask any doubts..good day..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (12 minutes later)

If I decide to keep my ovaries how about taking Zoladex as a way to stop the periods to stop the misery for six months.

Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be used

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..

Yes, this can be used for a period of 6 months. But repeated use is not recommended due to its side effects..

Hope I have answered your query.. feel free to ask any doubts.. Good day

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (7 minutes later)

Does this drug not only atop the period, bur also limit the estogern ans progesteron? Does Zoladex stop your ovaries from producing estrogen and progesteron? I have heard that it is the projesterone that causes the candida overgrowth in my digestive tract. This is really the only symptom that causes me the most agony. I can deal with the pain.

Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it decreases the sex hormones..

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..

Yes, Zoladex causes decrese in estrogen and progesterone and thereby stops periods..

Candida overgrowth can occur in many cases like diabetes and immunocompromised state.. So rule out other disease by a detailed evaluation prior to taking zoladex..

Hope I have answered your query.. Feel free to ask any doubts.. Good day..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju