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Have you shared your feelings with your doctor? Before you go into any surgery, it is vitally important to feel confident that you are receiving the best care, and also that your outcome and recovery will be of utmost importance. You have many options; have you received a second opinion, to make sure that your ovary must be removed? If so, please talk with your doctor and ask for references of women who have gone through this procedure. Let your doctor know about your current depression (I assume s/he already knows?), and ask many, many questions about hormone replacement therapy and other options you have.

Do you have any specific questions about your treatment or recovery process? Have you spoken with your doctor about your concerns?

I appreciate women who "trust in a higher being", but it is also important to have an optimistic outlook, seek help for your depression, and conduct research into your options, so that you are not only "trusting" in someone else besides yourself, but you can also trust in yourself---armed with information and resources.