Hi, yes Ive had oophorectomy. Almost 18 months ago. I was 36. I had it via keyhole surgery and had to stay in overnight. Have a small scar 2cm each side which you can barely see now. I have to say that I found the recovery very painful for about a week - was laid up really and all tummy area ached. They didnt tell me this, the gyne said was a simple op etc..... well simple it may have been but certainly not to be underestimated. Having said that, I wouldhave it done again tomorrow the alternative is worse!
As for menopause side effects, everyone is different and they told me that I would probably experience quite severe symptoms as due to my age wasnt anywhere near ready to go thro it naturally, but I think I have got away quite lightly really. I feel that my body temperature in general is higher, and I do get some flushes, probably only 1 a day and I dont go bright red, just hot for a few mins. I have not suffered any night sweats (my friend has and says they are awful). I struggled with a lack of patients with my kids in particular so eventually went to gp and was put on loss dose anti depressants - which I really didnt want to do, but they worked wonders for me, came off them after about 14 months, and although I did feel rubbish even tho I was weened off them, I have not felt the need to go back on them. I am very forgetful and concentration levels are not what they used to be, I think this is menopause but have have chemo as well so who knows.
To sum up, I would deffinately have this op to reduce my chances of bc coming back again even tho I now know what having them out entails.
Good luck
Ness1. x
