Ovary-sparing hysterectomy: is it right for your patient?

Umang Sharma, Sarah-Anne Schumann
The Journal of family practice · 2009 · vol. 58(9) , pp. 478–80 · PMID:19744415 · PMC3183929 · W1598031663
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An observational study indicates that conserving ovaries during hysterectomy for benign conditions reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and death compared to oophorectomy.

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It may be, if her surgery is not cancer-related.

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Coronary Disease Hysterectomy Ovariectomy Ovariectomy Adult Contraindications Coronary Disease Coronary Disease Female Humans Hysterectomy Leiomyoma Leiomyoma Risk Factors

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