Hi, I am thinking about having an elective ovary removal. I am a thirty nine years old mother of three wonderful children. The reason I am thinking about elective ovary removal is the fact that my mother and my older sister were both diagnosed with ovarian cancer in their early forties. I am thinking that there is a great chance for me to develop cancer as well, so the removal of the ovaries before this happens seems like a wise decision. I haven't talked to my gynecologist yet and I was wondering if you could tell me something about the consequences that the removal of the ovaries might have.
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Hi, I am sorry to hear that both your mother and sister had to fight a condition as serious as ovarian cancer. I am sure that you are very familiar with the effects this condition has on physical and mental health. It takes a lot of strength to deal with seriousness of the situation. I also think that the main reason you are thinking about elective ovarian removal is your desire to spare your children of the situations you were exposed to with your mother and sister. However, I believe that elective ovarian removal is not a very logical choice. First of all, I am positive that because of your family's medical history your gynecologist is paying special attention to your genital health. Today, with the help of modern medical equipment, even the smallest pathological changes can be noticed. If you pay regular visits to your doctor, he will be able to notice any alarming changes and you can have your ovaries removed then. Also I have to tell you that some studies have shown that the lack of estrogen can cause the development of dementia and Parkinson's disease. So the best thing you could do is to talk to your gynecologist about your thoughts. The two of you should come up with the solution that would be best for you.
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