Hi

I've had similar problems with cysts on my ovaries and the pain it causes. Sorry to hear you are suffering so much. Here's what my history is:

Cysts on my right and left ovary. Had R ovary operated on to remove cyst. Successful.

Cyst on my left ovary burst all by itself. No operation necessary.

My sister had ovarian/endometrial cancer stage 3. She had treatment and is a ten year survivor.

For the years following my sister's diagnosis I underwent endometrial biopsies every year since I was a huge candidate for getting cancer in this area.

In 2008 I underwent a hysterectomy with both ovaries removed. They found endometrial cells free floating in my abdomen and my right ovary strangled with endometrial cells.

Good thing, no more biopsies/everything fine. Bad thing, it took over 3 months to heal and almost a year to say I'm almost normal.

In what I gathered from your message the only reason you are having the hysterectomy is because of the cysts? If that is the case I'd hold off for a second opinion. This is a huge surgery. Don't let anyone tell you they were ready to go in 3 weeks. No one I know was fine in 3 weeks. If you have endometrial issues then that may be a different thing. Once you have your ovaries removed there are huge problems with hormones to deal with.

Good luck to you.

Teresa Marie

[QUOTE=redtail;763148]Hi all,
I want to get as many opinions ideas before I go and see a gynecologist. My problem is I have a cyst on my left ovary and am experiencing a huge amount of pain about a week after my period has finished, also major period pain and flooding. I've been to see my GP and had scans, which show up a cyst and possible endometrial deposits. She suggested that the only way to stop all that is going on may be a hysterectomy and removal of cyst.
Just wondering if anyone has had problems with a hysterectomy???
Any opinions ideas would be appreciated