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Surgical Removal Of Ovary / Oophorectomy
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The outcome of an oophorectomy depends on the indication for surgery, the medical condition of the patient and the operating surgeon.

Oophorectomy is indicated for ovarian disease conditions and other systemic diseases like breast cancer. Removing the ovaries will not eliminate the cancer if it has already spread to other organs. Patients with ovarian cancer, therefore, routinely receive other forms of treatment like chemotherapy and/or radiation in addition to Oophorectomy.

Oophorectomy when performed for early ovarian cancers improves the prognosis and survival rates.

Endometriosis can be successfully treated with an Oophorectomy, although it often requires identification and treatment of other endometrial areas outside of the ovaries at the time of surgery. If both of the ovaries are removed, the women will no longer menstruate and will no longer be able to become pregnant. If one ovary or even just a portion of an ovary remains, she may still menstruate and may be able to become pregnant.

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Member Comments ( 6 )

In April this year I had my left ovary and fallopian tube removed due to a tumour the size of a grapefruit. Eight months on and I am getting stabbing pains and shooting pains, deep inside where my scare is. Its making me feel sick and I'm having hot flushes at the same time. Has anyone else experienced this also? If so is this normal or should I contact my consultant about it?
(Posted by MissP32, United Kingdom Date : 11/21/2011 )

had left overy and cyst removed Aug 2011, all seem to be okay had some dicharge ,checked no infection now got bad pain comes and goes in left side bad back pain started bleeding with some clots is all okay. instions sites slightly lumpy stomach appears swollen/bloated
(Posted by peggy1, United Kingdom Date : 9/12/2011 )

I had a right unilateral oopherectomy 2 years ago because I had a cyst. Since my surgery I have experienced weight gain, irritability, water retention and extremely hot palms and soles of feet. I have tried an estrogen spray, estrogen injection,birth control pills and natural estrogen pills....all without success! I have recently started applying a natural progesterone cream that seems to help a little. I am also taking lasix as needed for the water retention, which seems to be getting worse. Any suggestions?
(Posted by Velinda79, United States Date : 6/21/2011 )

Just had left oophorectomy and cyst on right ovary sent out to lab, plus a d&c. Now on day 3 after surgery and suddenly have lower back pain, bleeding increased, plus breast tenderness- almost like I have my period. Is this normal? Many Thanks, 47-yr old USA
(Posted by susgra, United States Date : 12/18/2010 )

I had 1 ovary and 1 fallopian tube removed when I was 20...I got pregnant 3 months later and now have a 19 year old. After that I miscarried 2 times. I have had lighter periods and the bleeding is dark. I have told my physician that I think I'm going into menopause (also have night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness and hair loss. Doctor says no, that I'm to young and refuses to check my hormones (I'm 40 and still on birth control). What do I do?
(Posted by emily40, United States Date : 8/29/2010 )

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