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CaliforniaPeggy

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1. Since I was already facing a hysterectomy in my early 40's, I told my doctor...

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Thu Sep 1, 2022, 11:45 PM

Sep 2022

"Let's just make one trip in." Meaning take it all; I don't want to have to worry about ovarian cancer ever.

He agreed and it was done. Instant surgical menopause and there are very effective ways to take care of that.

I never looked back.

Just my 2 cents for anyone facing what I faced.

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COPIED: Ladies...it is September -- Ovarian Cancer Awareness month!! KNOW THE SIGNS [View all] elleng Sep 2022 OP

Since I was already facing a hysterectomy in my early 40's, I told my doctor... CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2022 #1

Good work. Thanks, Peg. elleng Sep 2022 #2