Oophorectomy at 31?

stephilosphy00

Hi ladies, I am very struggling with this now and my onc is not able to give me answer yet!

I have been on Lupron for 1.5 years and Aromasin for 8 months. My estradiol was 17 when I started Aromasin, now it is 21 (checked the day Lupron was due)! I know Lupron is working but my E2 level is definitely not low enough! Am I in menopause now? I have seen many places online E2 < 28-32 can be considered postmenopausal or it has to be under 10? I am just afraid I am under incomplete ovarian suppression and AI is not working well for me now.

I am only 31, just got married and have no plan for baby. Should I consider oophorectomy to be in real menopause so I can keep being on AI?

Thank you so much! I am not able to find answer anywhere else, hopefully anyone could give me some advice! Thank you very much!

trying2staypositive7

Hi!

I am so sorry that you have this tough situation to deal with. The decision is a REALLY tough and personal one. I am in no way fit to advise you on this; only your doctor is. But...let me tell you how I dealt with an ooph at age 43 and no kids. I really thought that I would be okay with the whole no kid thing and most days I am but there are some days that I regret not thinking through things more before the surgery. You are young and a newlywed. You should definitely discuss this with your doctor. Ask him if you have time before you need to make this choice that isn't reversible. My humble opinion would be to wait awhile (with your doctor's permission of course) until you do the ooph. I am sure that someone else will come along with much better advise. You are a super strong survivor. Whatever you choose, you are still a survivor.