A hysterectomy can often damage the blood supply to the ovaries, causing them to malfunction, thus decreasing estrogen levels. This decrease in estrogen causes menopause symptoms. In …

The ovaries produce the hormones that affect what happens inside of your uterus. During the initial phase of your cycle, estrogen levels increase which thickens the endometrium and …

Dec 2, 2005 · Does our body still produce some estrogen after the ovaries and uterus are removed? Now I am crying because you ladies are so totally amazing. You don't even know …

I have endometriosis and am having a hysterectomy. Should I keep my ovaries or not? Removing the ovaries will not cure endometriosis nor prevent its growth.

May 28, 2005 · The ovaries are "hung" in the pelvis by a ligament that stretches up to the top of the pelvic bone. When the uterus is there, think of it like a clothesline that goes from one side …

What reasons are there for keeping my ovaries? If you are having surgery, you may be trying to decide if you should also remove both of your ovaries. Your diagnosis, age, and symptoms are …

Feb 15, 2025 · I actually think the fibroids were causing a lot of strain on my ovaries and having them removed would have relieved that. It's definitely worth chatting through your questions …

Dec 28, 2012 · I had an oophorectomy of my right ovary on April 30th, 2013 (hysterectomy in 2005 that just left ovaries) . I have gained about 10lbs in just a little over a month!

Jun 28, 2021 · I have been reading numerous articles however that having you ovaries removed before menopause decreases life expectancy and even increases your risk for certain …

Aug 14, 2013 · Hot Flashes 2 years after Total Hysterectomy No Uterus - No Ovaries - No Hormones - Managing Menopause