However, with any surgical procedure, there are risks involved. If you haven't undergone menopause, you will experience menopause if both ovaries are removed.
This deprives the body of the hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, produced in the ovaries, leading to complications such as:. Undergoing an oophorectomy at a younger age, such as before 45, may increase the risks related to early menopause. Talk with your doctor about the risks as they relate specifically to your situation.
Taking low doses of hormone replacement drugs after surgery and until about age 50 may reduce the risk of these complications. But hormone replacement therapy has risks of its own. Discuss your options with your doctor. If you want to have children, talk with your doctor about your options. There may be ways to preserve your ability to become pregnant, depending on your particular situation. Ask your doctor to refer you to a fertility specialist who can review your options with you.
Laparoscopic oophorectomy uses special tools inserted through multiple incisions in your abdomen to remove your ovaries. During oophorectomy surgery you'll receive anesthetics to put you in a sleep-like state. You won't be aware during the procedure.
Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. In this surgical approach, the surgeon makes a couple of very small incisions in your abdomen. Use the following space to list questions, concerns, and next steps. Here's a record of your answers. You can use it to talk with your doctor or loved ones about your decision.
I think that removing my ovaries will help with my severe PMS symptoms. If you are at high risk for ovarian cancer, will you benefit by having your ovaries removed during a hysterectomy? Can you have menopause at the normal time of life if you have your ovaries removed? Can removing your ovaries increase your chances of getting heart disease and osteoporosis?
Are you clear about which benefits and side effects matter most to you? Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Author: Healthwise Staff. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content. To learn more about Healthwise, visit Healthwise.
Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. Important Phone Numbers. Get the facts. Your options Have your uterus and your ovaries removed hysterectomy with oophorectomy.
Have your uterus removed, but keep your ovaries hysterectomy only. Key points to remember The main reason doctors recommend removing the ovaries during hysterectomy is to lower the risk of ovarian cancer. If you aren't at high risk for cancer, having your ovaries removed isn't recommended. It's important to know your risk for cancer when deciding whether to have your ovaries removed during your hysterectomy.
Your doctor will help you find out your risk by talking to you about your medical history and your family history. Removing the ovaries if you're at risk is a different decision than if you're not at risk.
Removing the ovaries may increase your risk of heart disease and osteoporosis. If you have your ovaries removed before menopause, you will go into early menopause. You may get hot flashes and other symptoms. What is oophorectomy? What are the benefits of oophorectomy? Have a family history of ovarian cancer before age What are the risks of having your ovaries removed? Having your ovaries removed before age 65 may increase your chance of getting: Osteoporosis , which can lead to broken bones and hip fractures.
Why might your doctor recommend having your ovaries removed? Your doctor may recommend having your ovaries removed when you have a hysterectomy if: You have a BRCA gene change. You have a strong family history of early ovarian cancer. You have a higher risk of ovarian cancer if a close family member, especially your mother or sister, has had breast cancer. Both operations should take no more than a few hours to complete but may require staying one or several nights in the hospital.
In an open abdominal surgery, a surgeon will make an incision in the abdomen and then carefully separate the abdominal muscles. Blood vessels will be temporarily tied off to prevent bleeding. The surgeon will remove the ovary or ovaries and then seal up the incision. During laparoscopic surgery, a thin, cord-like instrument is inserted into a small cut near the navel.
A tiny camera allows the surgeon to see and remove the ovary or ovaries. The process may leave less noticeable scars and have a shorter recovery time than open abdominal surgery. It is helpful for someone else to drive the woman home and care for her in the first few days after her surgery.
Most surgeries will require at least 2—3 weeks away from work. Regular check-ups allow doctors to monitor and alter the recovery process, as needed. Recovering from an oophorectomy will vary based on a few different factors, including the type of surgery.
Laparoscopic surgery may require only 1 day in the hospital, but open abdominal surgery will typically need 2 or more days in the hospital. Recovery recommendations will vary, depending on the individual, but some general recovery tips include:. Doctors will also instruct their patients on how to take care of their incision site, including regular cleaning, keeping the area dry, and monitoring it for signs of infection. Although an oophorectomy is often performed to help treat or prevent diseases, it may put women at risk of other issues.
Serious complications are rare, but people who smoke, are obese, or have diabetes may be more at risk for surgical complications. Women who have had pelvic surgery or serious infections in the past may also be more vulnerable to complications.
Women who have both ovaries removed will no longer be able to become pregnant. A woman who wishes to become pregnant or is considering pregnancy in the future should discuss alternative options to oophorectomy with a doctor.
It is vital to report any signs of a complication to a doctor, as soon as possible. Plus, there's evidence, Siedhoff explains, that ovarian cancer doesn't always start in the ovaries, but can first grow in the fallopian tubes.
Women who have had their tubes tied have a lower risk of ovarian cancer, so doctors are mostly convinced that removing the fallopian tubes is required for optimal cancer risk reduction. Weight Loss. Presented by. Type keyword s to search. Surgery may be less complicated than you'd think.
Your hormone levels will drop—and you'll probably want to do something about it. You can keep your ovaries even if you don't have a uterus. But your fallopian tubes are coming out. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.
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