Stupid question...

I'm going to a surgon on monday to see about removing my right ovary. The stupid question is..... is that another hysterectomy if they take out your ovaries a year after they took out my cervix and uterus? Or what is the name of it?

Oophorectomy is the name for having ovaries removed. "Hysterectomy" means having the uterus removed...so, no you won't be having another hysterectomy -- you can only have one.

Many s and Best Wishes,

CF 123

I am going 9/6 to have rt ovary removed, have been waiting and trying to decide for a month - the abbreviation on here for that is RSO - i had to look it up
I think left is LSO ??? both ovaries are BSO ??? not sure. is a nice post on the abbreviations on the main page - with good info.
take care & let us know when youre going back to the castle if do end up doing that.
p.s. i ask questions or vent uncontrollabley often - this site is great for information i cant believe wonderful it is!!
ciao!
jennifer

First, there is no such as a stupid question here. Removal of the right ovary would be a RSO, Right Salpingoopherectomy. Here is a link to a list of common abbreviations Surgical Abbreviations

Best wishes on your upcoming surgery.

Thanks to my medical class all those terms make sense now

I had partial Hyst 4-5 yrs ago.The Gyn had to leave Endo their for what ever reason.The reason for the Laproscopy 6 days ago because of pains with both ovarys.The Gyn said he maybe able to clean things up.If your Ovarys were bad etc.. would he just take them out at the time of the Lap or would he discuss this with you at a later appointment.Any advice anyone.Thanks Tamook