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Issues surrounding surgical menopause. Indications and procedures.
The Journal of reproductive medicine - 1 Mar 2001
Reich H
Abstract excerpt
More than 25% of women in the United States undergo hysterectomy by age 60. In assessing the appropriateness of this procedure, physicians should consider the surgical techniques available, the impact of ovary removal and the subsequent induction of menopause, and the requirement of long-term estrogen replacement. The option of ovarian preservation should also be explored. When ovaries are healthy and viable,...
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