I have a 10 centimeter cyst on my left ovary and my doctor wants to remove it and the ovary. She is also suggested moving removing the right ovary even though there is nothing wrong with it at the moment. I am 62 years old. I'm not sure what to do. I don'

I am 62 and overweight. I am worried that removing both ovaries would cause a hormonal problem and I really don't want to gain anymore weight. Is it always necessary to remove both ovaries if there is a large cyst even if the other ovary is fine?

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