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A 24-year-old member asked:
I just had a unilateral laparoscopic oophorectomy done. how will my menstrual cycles be now?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience
No change : As long as your other ovary is functioning normal you should not see any difference in your menstrual cycles. The other ovary will produce all of the normal hormone levels.
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Dr. Katherine Sutherlandanswered
Gynecology 44 years experience
Normal: The stress of surgery or removal of a cyst may throw off the first cycle, but then you should return to a normal monthly pattern. As long as you have one healthy ovary, you will ovulate once a month. You will go through menopause at the same age you would have if you had 2 ovaries.
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Last updated Nov 7, 2017
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