Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I am curious if anybody have her uterus remove then is there a risk of the ovarian cancer?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not related: Removal of uterus does not affect the risk of ovarian cancer.
Answered 4/7/2013
5.2k views
Thank
Yes: Some times, hysterectomy ( surgical removal of the uterus) is performed together with oopherectomy (surgical removal of the ovaries ) if there is an indication. So, hysterectomy alone doesn't increase or decrease risk of ovarian cancer.
Answered 12/10/2016
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Could I have ovarian cancer? Lots of pain in my ovary area (extreme during ovulation) feels like my uterus is going to fall out. Back pain, fatigue
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Abnormal pap smear-enlarged uterus(11cm)left complex ovarian cyst(new since 7/31/15)and thickening endometrium(10mm)Possibly cancer?Lower abd pain24/7
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What could replace tamoxiphen in second 5 years after breast cancer? Tamoxiphen caused me ovarian cyst and uterus thickening . Thanks
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Pelvic pain on external ovary palpation only. Bloated for 4 weeks, per PCP uterus is distended, normal periods, ovarian cancer or cyst?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have some gynae problem-usg report shows 1)overian cyst,2)a tiny sessile fibroid in uterus,& CA125 report is 58.2.what's your opinion?Is it Cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How can you have ovarian cancer if your uterus and ovaries have been removed?
Please help!! If I had any form of ovarian or uterus cancer, would I lose my appetite?!
Can large ovarian cysts and cancers of the uterus, ovaries, and cervix have a connection?
Help plz! Can polycystic ovarian syndrome lead to cancers of the ovaries, uterus, or endometrium?
What is a brown mucus dicharge everyday? I do have ovarian cyst and mass on uterus and cervical cancer
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
