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Is there any possibility that it would cause me to go into early menopause if i keep the right ovary?

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Ovarian function: As long as the ovary is functional(making hormones) then menopause cannot occur with or without hysterectomy.

Answered 4/8/2013

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A member asked:

Is there any possibility that it would cause me to go into early menopause if i keep the right ovary?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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Im 22, One ovary is 4.12.52 and the other is 3.651.41.3 does this mean i will go through menopause early since one is much smaller?