You Really Do Need Your Ovaries

Parker’s study has been well received by the medical brass. A global faculty of experts has, in fact, reviewed the research and issued a recommendation that ob/gyns change their clinical practice with regards to prophylactic removal of ovaries during hysterectomy for benign disease. But don’t assume that your doc is going to be up to speed and eager to embrace this advice. It’s a disturbing truth that it takes about 15 years for new standards and techniques to become common practice in the medical profession. “If we wait that long, about 4.5 million women who undergo hysterectomy will lose perfectly healthy ovaries and perhaps unknowingly shorten their lifespan,” says Parker. The best advice? Forward Parker’s study to anyone you know who might be considering a hysterectomy. And bookmark it for yourself, just in case.

 

To learn more about alternatives to hysterectomy, and why your doctor may not offer them, read
The Endangered Uterus.