Debate: Removing Ovaries During A Hysterectomy For Non-Cancerous Disease
Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 12:50
in Health & Medicine
Removing ovaries during hysterectomies protects against future risk of ovarian cancer but the ovaries and the hormones they produce may have advantages for preventing heart disease, hip fracture, sexual dysfunction, and cognitive decline. Outside cancer risk, the most important factor that should determine ovarian conservation vs. removal is her age- whether she is older or younger than 50 - according to a review article published in Journal of Women's Health. read more