A Revised Markov Model Evaluating Oophorectomy at the Time of Hysterectomy for Benign Indication: Age 65 Years Revisited

CONCLUSION: This updated Markov model argues for the consideration of concurrent salpingo-oophorectomy for patients who are undergoing hysterectomy at age 50 and older and suggests that initiating estrogen in those who need salpingo-oophorectomy before age 50 years mitigates increased mortality risk.PMID:35576331 | PMC:PMC9015029 | DOI:10.1097/AOG.0000000000004732

Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - May 16, 2022 Category: OBGYN Authors: Shannon K Rush Xiuyu Ma Michael A Newton Stephen L Rose Source Type: research