Should Ovaries Be Removed During a Hysterectomy?
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2018-05-20
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faculty of Basic Medical Science - Libyan International Medical University
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Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of all
or part of the uterus. In some cases, the
fallopian tubes and ovaries are removed along
with the uterus, which is a hysterectomy with
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO).1
❖It’s a common surgical procedure for
gynecological diseases, before menopause it
leads to decrease in endogenous estrogen
leading to different health problems, So
women undergoing hysterectomy are
presented with the choice of ovarian
conservation or removal
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