A member asked:

What is the risk of triggering menopause if i had a hysterectomy (keeping ovaries) vs if i had an embolization for fibroids?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Can't trigger menopa: Only way you can "trigger" menopause is to stop ovarian function either surgically or chemically. So as long as ovaries are currently functioning just fine, hysterectomy & embolization shouldn't affect their function. Speak w/both GYN and vascular/interventional radiologist who does embolization. Find out which is best for you (or if either is even necessary). Your Family Doc can help sort out inf

Answered 7/31/2015

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