TAH: nervous and confused

I am scheduled for my TAH on April 21. Dr. says he's not sure about removal of ovaries and he'll see when he gets in there. I am swaying with just asking him to take everything. I have had cysts in the past but they haven't acted up in a while. I'm not sure if that is because my fibroid (Vlad) is so painful and problematic that I just don't recognize the cysts anymore.
Does anyone have any advice about keeping the egg baskets or letting them go?
Thanks!

My opinion is to keep healthy ovaries when possible. Even after menopause, ovaries produce and help us. I realize that it's a personal decision though and can vary from person to person. I think that you should read, research and discuss it with your dr. Together you should be able to decide what is best for you

I agree with Jean that if possible leave the ovaries. They serve a function. While this is only advice the decision is personally yours.

I'm not a candidate for HRT so I wanted to keep my if possible. My doc like yours said he had to see them before he decided. I got to keep one. I've had some good hot flashes and occasional headaches, but other than that I'm good.

Good luck to you in your decision!

My doc said the same thing. I will take a look and if they are healthy she would leave them. She asked if I had pain on any particular side. I Had pain during ovulation and that time of the month. Ironically she kept my right ovary and took my left.

I would have been okay either way but I am glad I was able to keep one!

Good luck on your journey!