Ovary Surgery

Salpingo-oophorectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or both ovaries and fallopian tubes. It's performed for various reasons, including treating ovarian or fallopian tube diseases, preventing ovarian cancer, or as part of a hysterectomy to reduce cancer risk. The surgery can be done laparoscopically or through open surgery under general anesthesia. It has significant implications, potentially leading to early menopause if both ovaries are removed. Hormone replacement therapy may be necessary. Decisions about this procedure should be made after consulting with a healthcare provider or specialist to understand its necessity and potential impacts on health, fertility, and hormones.