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Women who undergo ovary removal before menopause, especially before age 40, show reduced white matter integrity in their brains later in life, potentially increasing the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia.
Surgeons at University College London Hospital have performed simultaneous caesarean sections and ovary removal operations on four women with inherited faulty BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, reducing the need for separate surgeries. The procedures were primarily aimed at reducing the risk of ovarian cancer, which is significantly higher in women with these gene mutations. This innovative approach could potentially offer a significant opportunity for ovarian cancer prevention and mortality reduction. The surgeon expects an increasing demand for this procedure as more women become eligible due to factors such as delayed childbirth and the rising rate of caesarean sections.
A study warns that removing both ovaries before menopause, known as premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy (PBO), can lead to long-term health issues. While the procedure is commonly performed during a hysterectomy or to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer in high-risk individuals, experts argue that it is often unnecessary and can cause complications. The study found that women who had both ovaries removed before age 46 were more likely to experience arthritis, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, and bone fractures. However, the researchers did not find any differences in cognitive function between those who had their ovaries removed and those who did not. It is important for individuals to weigh the pros and cons of ovary removal, especially for those at high risk of ovarian cancer.