Phantom cycles with ovaries

hey i have a question for someone who had a total hysterectomy and still has both her ovaries is it normal for me to have a phantom cycle i have like cramps like i would if i was on my cycle and if so how long will this last

mrscarter38, if you had a total hysterectomy, you would not have your ovaries...I believe. I have had a total hysterectomy and have only the tip of my cervix because my bladder is attached to it. Not sure what to tell you about your question, but I'm sure someone on this site would know. good luck

When keeping the ovaries, if they continue to work, it is very normal to still cycle.

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if you had a total hysterectomy, you would not have your ovaries...I believe

A total hysterectomy means removal of the uterus and cervix. Has nothing to do with the ovaries. If the ovaries are removed also, than you would've had a BSO along with the hysterectomy.

I kept my ovaries & I can feel when I ovulate each month. I get a little bit of the pms & then my breast are sore for those 5 days when it would be that time of the month. It is the same as before with no bleeding. I do not get cramping (other than feeling the ovaries).

thanks i really appreciate your help with this i am going to the doctor next wed to see if this new doctor can help me cause i am having nights sweats also but also the cramping and bloating really really bad and my doctor that did my surgery is not helping at all when i called to talk to her about the issues that were going on she told me i had to make an appt to come in and talk to her well i already had an appt to come in for tomorrow but she said i had to make a totally new appt for the other stuff which is total bs i dont have money for all that i didnt see why she wouldnt be able to talk to me when i came in tomorrow it made no sense she makes me feel like its all about the money for her

The night sweats sound like your hormones are off. I don't know your age but it could be something like peri-menopuse? I had the hot flashes & night sweats but that was only for 3 months & then my ovaries woke up & I was fine. Best wishes that you find some answers.

I still have my ovaries and I brought that same thing up with my Dr. on the 6 wk visit. She said yes that is what I'm feeling. Hope this helps.

I had one of my ovaries removed and I still experience the same symptoms around the time of my cycle. This month I experienced "sympathy" cramps when I daughter got her first period. ;-)

I only kept one ovary, but can def feel when I ovulate. Kinda crampy for that day, no biggy, considering how things were before the surgery.
About the appt, and you having to make another appt...I agree..bs...and about money..I would still bring it up and see if she cuts you off.

thanks i appreciate your help with everything this site i love it helped me thru a lot i am 39 about to be 40 in jan so i just want to understand what is going on and it feels like no one wants to tell me ya know but i really appreciate all you guys help it has been a year since my hysterectomy and i cant really explain it but i feel off some how ya know my drive has flown the coup my poor husband is like um did u forget i was here or something i just dont feel a need for it and i dont understand whats happening