Hi, I had a hysterectomy (with removal of ovaries) when I was 37, due to Endometriosis(or however you spell it) they tried to burn a lot of it off , and removed a ovarian cyst 18 months previous to that, only to find it did no good, in fact in got worse, I did say on first op. if it looked like it would have to be repeated, wouldnt they just go ahead with hysterectomy, but they said I was too young???? Anyway, end result was the Hysterectomy, and I havent regretted it one bit (hated the hospital bit tho) I admit at that stage I didnt have a lot of choice but it was the best thing to do. Hope this helps