Angelina Jolie is looking back on her personal decision to undergo a double mastectomy and ovary removal. “I did choose to have that [surgery] because I lost my mother and my grandmother very young,” ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key Takeaways: A hysterectomy that removes both ovaries may trigger menopause immediately if both ovaries are removed (called surgical menopause) ...

Lynch syndrome necessitates early oophorectomy, leading to abrupt surgical menopause and significant health impacts due to sudden estrogen loss. Estrogen plays a crucial role in protecting bones, ...

FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes appears to dramatically reduce the risk of death among breast cancer survivors who are genetically prone to cancer, a ...

Rapper Monaleo is updating fans after suffering a “sudden medical emergency” that led to “immediate surgery.” On March 3, the artist, who is currently on tour, shared a statement on X to her fans ...

For ovarian cysts that cause pain, medications such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Karen Collins was 37 when she woke up from what was supposed to be a routine appendectomy in 2018, only to discover her Richmond gynecologist had removed her only remaining ovary ...