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Hi Laura, I had my ovaries removed at the same time I had a lumpectomy, though I wasn't even sure I had cancer at the time.  I removed mine, cause like you, I had a problem with cysts.  I had PCOS and at one time I had 200 cysts lasered off my ovaries.  I was unable to have another child, so I told my doctor to take them out otherwise I would just keep trying to get pregnant and I could bear anymore losses.  I was only 31 at the time, and while it did send me into menopause, I am overall glad I did it.  My cancer was hormone +, so not having the estrogen has eased my fears a bit.  I take the side effects all in stride, except the hot flashes.  Living in the deep south with the heat and humidity is bad enough without throwing a hot flash on top of it! Good luck! Angi