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Surgery To Remove Ovaries And Tubes

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Pine Grove, PA

On April 3 I had a double mastectomy and DIEP flap surgery. A couple of weeks later the flap on my right breast died and I had to have it removed (April 18). The plastic surgeon placed an extender in my breast for a future implant. Unfortunately, that didn't work either. I developed a bacterial infection, and the extender was tearing through my skin. On May 31 I had a 3rd surgery to remove the extender and chose to remain flat. I was diagnosed with BRCA1 shortly before the mastectomy. Iā€¦ read more

July 29, 2023
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Surgery to remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes is known as a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. This procedure can be part of preventive strategies to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, especially for women with inherited BRCA gene mutations. It can also be used in the context of breast cancer treatment to reduce estrogen Show Full Answer

Surgery to remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes is known as a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. This procedure can be part of preventive strategies to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, especially for women with inherited BRCA gene mutations. It can also be used in the context of breast cancer treatment to reduce estrogen production, which can influence the growth of certain types of breast cancer.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the following sources from the knowledge base:
- Oophorectomy (surgery to remove the ovaries)
- Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (surgery to remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes)

These procedures can have significant implications, such as making pregnancy impossible and leading to menopause symptoms. Always consult with your doctor to understand the benefits and risks associated with these surgeries.

July 23, 2024

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