Saturday 16 September 2023 / 17:07
New research warns that postmenopausal women who undergo surgery to remove their ovaries and fallopian tubes may experience chronic medical conditions and reduced physical performance.
People who have surgery before age 46 are more likely to develop arthritis, asthma, sleep apnea, and fractures.
Dr. Stephanie Faubian, director of women’s health at the Mayo Clinic, who oversaw the study, said: “The results confirm that removing a second uterus before menopause is not good for women’s health, and is associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases.”
A research team from Wake Forest University and Mayo Clinic followed 274 women with or without hysterectomy. “Health Day”.
Women who have had their ovaries removed between the ages of 46 and 49 have a higher risk of developing arthritis and obstructive sleep apnea.
Women who have the procedure before age 46 suffer from arthritis, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea and fractures.
In the walking distance test, the younger hysterectomy group walked the shortest distance in 6 minutes.
Reasons for separation
Ovaries are removed for many reasons, including cysts and endometriosis.
People who test positive for a specific mutation in the BRCA gene that increases their risk of cancer may choose to have an ablation to prevent ovarian cancer.
The results said: “Most medical opinion supports leaving the uterus until age 60 or 65. The exception is women at risk of developing ovarian cancer. In this case we believe removal is necessary.”
The research team advised: “If the patient is very young at the time of extraction, estrogen replacement therapy is recommended.”
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