Ovary Removal before Menpause Increases Dementia Risk
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Cathy T.Posted
Wed 01 Oct 2008 8:19pm
Ovary removal before menopause may put women at an increased risk of dementia, according to a new study. Dementia is a disorder of the brain that can cause emotional disturbances and personality changes.The research, by a team of scientists led by Dr. Walter Rocca from Mayo Clinic, was based on data collected from 1,209 women who had both ovaries ...
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Women with BRCA Mutations Can Take Hormone-Replacement Therapy Safely After Ovary Removal
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totalhealthPosted
Thu 02 Jun 2011 6:40pm
Women with the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations, which are linked to a very high risk of breast and ovarian cancer, can safely take hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) to mitigate menopausal symptoms after surgical removal of their ovaries, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania which will be p ...
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Estrogen After Ovary Removal Safe for Young Women
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Medline PlusPosted
Wed 11 Jul 2012 1:50pm
Women under 40 who use estrogen to ease menopause symptoms after having their ovaries removed do not have an increased risk of breast cancer, according to a new study.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer , Hormone Replacement Therapy , Ovarian Cancer
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Will removing my ovaries prevent cancer?
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Cathy T.Posted
Wed 01 Oct 2008 8:19pm
A woman having a hysterectomy wants to know if her ovaries should be removed at the same time. Dr. Judith Reichman outlines the risks
Will removing my ovaries prevent cancer?
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Removing Ovaries before Menopause not a good idea?
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Cathy T.Posted
Tue 26 Aug 2008 4:07pm
Removing Ovaries Before Menopause Leads to Memory, Movement Troubles
29 (HealthDay News) -- Removing one or both ovaries before a woman reaches natural menopause increases the risk of both dementia nad movement disorders such...
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Removal of ovaries linked to low libido
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Cathy T.Posted
Wed 01 Oct 2008 8:19pm
A European study finds that women who have had hysterectomies and removal of the ovaries are more likely to have low sexual desire.
Researchers studied 1,685 women between the ages of 20 and 70. The subjects completed a "Profile of Female Sexual Function" questionnaire and also were classified on a Personal Distress scale.
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Excessive body hair caused by ovaries – permanent hair removal
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Peter BeardPosted
Thu 19 Nov 2009 10:03pm
Wednesday 6th May 2009
Excessive body hair in females could be due to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), the NHS has revealed recently.
Yes, that’s right, if you have been suffering from excessive hairyness it could be due to an underlying medical condition. If you think this could be the reason for your excess body hair, it may be tim ...
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Excessive body hair caused by ovaries – permanent hair removal
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Peter BeardPosted
Fri 12 Jun 2009 6:42pm
Wednesday 6th May 2009
Excessive body hair in females could be due to polycystic ovarian syndrome, the NHS has revealed recently.
Yes, that’s right, if you have been suffering from excessive hairyness it could be due to an underlying medical condition. If you think this could be the reason for your excess body hair, it may be time to vi ...
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