Wiz sounds like me only I had a hysterectomy at age 34. I had several fibroids on my left ovary along with cervical cysts that ended up being malignant. I'd gone through cryosurgery, 2 D&Cs, colposcopy, and nothing was working. I had also been on two different doses of the pill to try to regulate my periods which were constant - I was happy with 3 days off inbetween! I was so anemic that I was taking iron supplements to build up my levels. Needless to say, I was not a happy camper!! I was in constant pain and living on 2400mg of rx Motrin a day.

I had a hysterectomy and the doc also took my left ovary and my appendix (that way if there was ever any pain on my right side, we would know it was my ovary and not my appendix!).

I didn't have any problems until 11 years later when I developed more fibroids. Out came that ovary. Not even a decision I had to think twice about - the pain was more than I could handle.

I have never once regretted the decision. I was healthier within 6 weeks and have never looked back. I am now taking a low dose HRT and am checked twice a year.

Since I am a DES baby, I am high risk for cancer. I've not had any recurrence and am thankful I had a good doctor watching out for me.

We all have to do what's right for us and this was the right choice for me.

There are now more choices for women and most likely less invasive ones. I trusted my doctor to do what was right for me, he and I were very good friends, outside the office. Like I said, I've never regretted the decision and know that I am here today because of him.