Would a Hysterectomy Cure PCOS?
Would a hysterectomy cure a case of PCOS or poly-cystic ovarian syndrome? I am really young, but I have other health problems that I am in treatment for. The treatment isn’t working as well due to this. Also does anyone know the youngest patient to have a hysterectomy?
Not just a hysterectomy, you would have to have your ovaries removed too (an oophorectomy) as the ovaries will continue to release hormones even without the womb there.
I have just had a big operation for PCOS and endometriosis, I’ve had ovarian drilling done on both ovaries, this may be an option for you as the surgery has good results.
There is always the option too of taking the oral contraceptive pill or using a drug called metformin.
Hysterectomy is a radical step and you will find hardly any Doctor willing to perform such an operation on someone so young. You may not want children now but think of the future, once your uterus is gone, it’s gone forever and you will never get the chance to experience having your own children. If in another ten years or so you still feel the same then you can reassess the situation then but you are best off trying other treatments for PCOS in the meantime.
The youngest patients to have a hysterectomy are usually those who sadly have cancer and there is no alternative but to remove the uterus.
Have a chat with your Ob/Gynae consultant about ovarian drilling or hormonal treatments and see if you can find something that will help you in the meantime.
No it is not a permamanent cure since it is related with ovary. Metformin are usual treatment. Besides I would advise you to seek a gynecologist and get your self tested for any underlying hormonal causes. For cosmetic purposes you may opt these options: – waxing (more frequently), electrolysis, Laser therapy (for more long lasting hair removal treatment).
You would need an oopmhorectomy ( not sure of the spelling) but it removes the ovaries.. They usually won’t do those surgeries anyway till you are 25 or have 2 kids. There are rare cases where they will approve it for earlier but in your situation it will take a lot of convincing them, and are you abolutely positive you will never want your own kids?
I had a friend get approved but she also has a child already and doesnt want more due to various reasons, she is 21.