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Elective oophorectomy in the gynecological patient: when is it desirable?
- Source :
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Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology [Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol] 2007 Aug; Vol. 19 (4), pp. 350-4. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Purpose of Review: Oophorectomy is electively performed in approximately 300,000 US women per year who are having hysterectomy for benign disease.<br />Recent Findings: New studies have suggested that elective oophorectomy may not be advisable for the majority of women, as it may lead to a higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease and hip fracture, and may result in a higher incidence of dementia and Parkinson's disease. Women with known BRCA 1/2 germ-line mutations clearly benefit from oophorectomy after childbearing.<br />Summary: Prophylactic oophorectomy should be undertaken with caution in the majority of women with an average risk of ovarian cancer who are having a hysterectomy for benign disease.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1040-872X
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17625417
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/GCO.0b013e32821642d1