BRCA1+ and ovaries?

Dragonfly1976

I just met with the genetics counselor, thought I had made up my mind and was going to have my ovaries out. Now I'm not so sure, they made it sound like although I am at a higher risk for ovarian cancer in general. Because I am only 32, they don't really recommend having them removed until I'm at least 35, closer to 40. Now I'm back to square one and not sure what to do. Any advice?

Daudine

I have no cancer but I chose to have an ovariectomy and a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy last year at 37. I am BRCA1 positive and lost my mother and 2 aunts to BC.

I don't regret having the surgeries. ..it was tough and lots of complications but I am able to say that I have done everything possible to lower my risks.

I think the sooner the better, less time you live with hormones better your chances are. But menopause is hard and it is harder when provoqued like in my case and yours.

 I wish you good luck

Claudine