So I have pcos, which means my ovaries are bitches covered in cysts that fuck up my hormones and can cause me pain. As such, and because I do not ever want children, I’m trying to get a hysterectomy with an oophrectomy. Aka, yank the whole mess out.

Finally got my gyno to take me seriously and start the process of proving that the procedure would be medically beneficial by getting an ultrasound done on the 7th

I have been in Pain since then. Because how dare I commit the cardinal sin of allowing my ovaries to be Observed. Nothing that I can take otc helps, and it makes focusing on work hard as fuck.

Mostly I just needed a place to whine

I hope they cut it the hell out soon.

Me too! Like, be a two or a three out of ten, that’s background noise. But seven out of ten?

Yeeeeah. I've had cysts burst, and that particular kind of pain is a special circle of hell.

omg I hate this. You should be able to demand the removal of youre reproductive organs if you don't need em and they're causing you such pain without having to jump through hoops!

I want mine gone but I'm not allowed and it pisses me off.

I hope you can get yours gone!

I’m 34, single, and childless, so I have to go through a whole process to make sure I won’t change my mind

Yeah the imaginary man that isn't in your life yet might want to force you to give birth!!!

Exactly!

Never mind that I’m aroace

No no you just haven't met the right MAN yet.

It's always a man, too.

Mmhmm. Doc asked me if I’m sure/what if I change my mind about kids. Told him I’ll adopt a teen and skip nasty diapers

ugh, I hate the medical care gatekeeping. Even if you wanted to have kids, if your ovaries are that bad, it's probably not even possible D:

Pcos is a major cause of infertility. And insulin resistant diabetes, and adds increased risk for heart disease

Oh, and obstructive sleep apnea

it would be so much better for you to get rid of them!

Mmhmm! I’ll take the early menopause!!

But I’m a girl so what do I know

Currently trying to make it through the rest of my shift despite the pain and great desire for a nap

At least in two days I can pick up my metformin, see if that helps shrink the cysts and improve any symptoms

I hope so!