Determinants of Hormone Therapy Uptake and Decision-Making after Bilateral Oophorectomy (BO): A Narrative Review

Bilateral oophorectomy (or surgical menopause) is associated with short and long-term clinical consequences. These effects are more pronounced in women who have a bilateral oophorectomy (BO) before age 45 years (early surgical menopause) [1]. Menopausal symptoms associated with early surgical menopause, such as vasomotor and urogenital symptoms, sexual dysfunction, sleep disturbances, and mood swings can be sudden and severe. In the long term, these women are at a greater risk of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, and early mortality than women with natural menopause [1 –5].

Source: Maturitas - November 12, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: Tasneem Siyam, Jenny Carbon, Sue Ross, Nese Yuksel Source Type: research