Abreviation ?

I just got back from the Dr's today and he told me that he is doing a TAH-BOS I believe that is the letters he used. This date is being set as we speak, I am unsure of the last 3 letters. Any help?

BSO means bilateral solpingoophorectomy. That means the removal of both ovaries. I'm also having TAH/BSO.

Total Abdominal Hysterectomy- Bilateral Salpingoopherectomy---Removal of uterus and both tubes and ovaries.

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What is your diagnosis? Do you have endometriosis, fibroids, pre-cancerous cells, bleeding, pain, ovarian changes? It all depends on what's going on with you. Fortunately, you have found a forum with ladies who have experienced the whole spectrum. I'm sure you will get plenty of advise!!! TAH BSO (Total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo oophorectomy) it means an abdominal incision with removal of the uterus including the cervix, removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes.

My problem was only with the fibroid tumors that had invaded my body. Never had problems with endometriosis, cancer, or ovarian cysts. I had a TAH (just the uterus and cervix removed, abd. incision). My ovaries are still intact. If you have other problems though, some of them can be hormone-driven, so that is why the decision is made to remove the ovaries. If that's the case, many (I would have) choose to start hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Helps to avoid heart disease, bone loss, decrease in sexual drive, etc. Hope this helps!!

bilateral salpingoophorectomy means the removal of Both of your ovaries and both of your fallopian tubes.
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy is the removal of your uterus along with your cervix. Taken abdominally as opposed to vaginally.
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I have a 6in cyst on my right ovary, the left one was taken out a couple of years ago. Now he is taking all the plumbing out. My hubby called it cleaning out the play pen!!!!!! LOL

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