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Oophorectomy is performed to: remove cancerous ovaries, remove the source of estrogen that stimulates some cancers, remove large ovarian cysts in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), excise an abscess.
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When did thinking about routine oophorectomy change?
In the 1990s, the thinking about routine oophorectomy began to change
What does an oophorectomy do?
In an oophorectomy, one or a portion of one ovary may be removed or both ovaries may be removed
What is unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy?
Unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is the surgical removal of a fallopian tube and an ovary
Removal of an overy is called?
Oophorectomy
What morbidity rates are associated with salpingo-oophorectomy?
Studies have shown that the complication rate following salpingo-oophorectomy is essentially the same as that following hysterectomy.Women who have undergone bilateral oophorectomy are seven times more likely to develop coronary heart disease.
Should you consider a oophorectomy in endometriosis?
Oophorectomy is probably the last resort taken to treat the patient, when other measures has failed to manage the problem.
What are complications after an oophorectomy?
Complications after an oophorectomy include changes in sex drive, hot flashes, and other symptoms of menopause if both ovaries are removed
What is an ovariectomy also called?
A Unilateral oophorectomy
Icd 9 Code for Subserous uterine leiomyoma cervical polyp and endometriosis of uterus total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy?
oophorectomy
What doctor would perform an oophorectomy?
A Gynaecological Surgeon.
Name a word for removal of an ovary and fallopian tube?
Oophorectomy
Does fertility stop after bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy?
yes yes
