My experience with hysterectomy and castration (oophorectomy – removal of the ovaries) began in October of 1975, long before information was easily
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...Oophorectomy: From the Frying Pan to the Fire On January 15, 2015 I went in for a laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy, believing
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...disorders, more severe hot flushes. Even unilateral oophorectomy (with or without hysterectomy) is associated with increased risk of cognitive impairment, dementia and
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Gynecologic surgeries, namely hysterectomy (uterus removal), oophorectomy (ovary removal) and C-sections, are the top overused procedures in the U.S. Only 10%, at
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A few years ago, I began writing for Hormones Matter about the gross overuse and adverse effects of hysterectomy and oophorectomy. Year
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...about the consequences. If women knew the facts, very few would consent to hysterectomy or oophorectomy. In conclusion, the medical industry can
More...thyroid replacement hormones. Endometriosis and Partial Oophorectomy In 2004, I experienced terrible pain in my pelvic area. All testing came back normal
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...unconsented hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo oophorectomy that I began to realize how much my hormones had mattered. In simplest terms, hormones are
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