Hi!
I am 37 years old. I have not been diagnosed with cancer, but do have lynch syndrome, which puts me at a higher risk for ovarian (colon, uterine, and brain) cancer. As a result I get a colonoscopy every year, and a uterine biopsy. I also have my CA125 levels checked annually and get an ultrasound of my uterus annually.
My OBGYN and my oncologist have both suggested preventative surgery removing my uterus and fallopian tubes. This way I don't have to get a uterine biopsy every year. I was wondering if anyone on here has had experience with this type of surgery. If so, did you have to take out your ovaries at a later date? What is the recovery process like? What are the side effects, etc?
Thanks for any input!
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