Oophorectomy vs Ovarian Conservation With Hysterectomy: Cardiovascular Disease, Hip Fracture, and Cancer in the Women's Health Initiative Observational Study

J.S. Dungan
In: Yearbook of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health · 2012 · vol. 2012 , pp. 9–10 · doi:10.1016/j.yobg.2012.06.078 · W2334967342
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The Women's Health Initiative found that women undergoing oophorectomy (ovary removal) during hysterectomy had higher rates of cardiovascular disease and hip fracture compared to those conserving their ovaries, with no significant difference in overall cancer incidence.

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