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Removal of ovary @ 17 weeks with twins

RynleighRynleigh member
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I posted a few weeks back about my ovarian cysts. A long story short, my right ovary is not shrinking, could be growing, and is 20cm. Everyone I'm working with is telling me to have it removed. I am scheduled to have it removed on Tuesday next week. Everyone keeps telling me that the risks are very low, less than 20%, that my specific surgeon has performed 3-5 of these surgeries on pregnant women a year for a few decades and never had anyone miscarry, etc etc etc. But I am still terrified. Has anyone here had an ovary (or both) removed during the second trimester? Positive reassurance anecdotes from anyone? I've never been through surgery, I have moderate to severe anxiety (GAD), I'm going to be paying $3K out of pocket regardless of the outcome of the surgery, and I'm missing a lot of work because of the downtime involved. Any reassurance from anyone who's been through this would be very much appreciated. 
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*Spontaneous* OHSS diagnosed 08.06.2012
Right ovary removed 09.04.2012 via vertical laparotomy
Essure implant placed on remaining tube 06.13.2013; successful followup scan 09.30.2013


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Re: Removal of ovary @ 17 weeks with twins

  • KadyraKadyra member
    I've not experienced this myself, but I've done oophorectomies on several patients. My n is small, sure, but I never lost a pregnancy. And I know that's not due to my superior skills as a surgeon! It really is a very rare occurrence to miscarry due to surgery. I think 20 percent is an overcall on the risk. Good luck on your surgery. Let us know how it goes.
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  • RynleighRynleigh member
    Thank you very much :) that is helpful. I can't imagine anything more painful than losing these babies after a surgery, already knowing that another pregnancy puts my remaining ovary at significant risk and already having a huge hospital bill to pay.
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    *Spontaneous* OHSS diagnosed 08.06.2012
    Right ovary removed 09.04.2012 via vertical laparotomy
    Essure implant placed on remaining tube 06.13.2013; successful followup scan 09.30.2013


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  • mgade001mgade001 member
    I just want to say that I hope your surgery goes well, and that you recover quickly. I remember your last post, and I think it's great that you have elected to do the safest thing, given the information you have at this time. Do let us know how it goes. 
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