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What percentage of women at hysterectomy also get their ovaries removed?

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Dr. Mary Vanko answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Oopherectomy: Depends on the age of the patient!

Answered 1/5/2019

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I had a hysterectomy in may , then i had the left ovary removed in june they re-opened the incision to remove it and i get spotting every month both incisions were about 10 inches wide.I have no pain but I do have mood swings and hot flashes i'm 33 is th

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Cervix closed after partial/subtotal hysterectomy. Has to be closed to uterine body right? Or pregnancy can occur with ovaries left in place. I get conflicted answers. Why when cervix removed, its a cuff added but nothing is done when cervix remains?

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Can a woman still have a clitoral orgasm if she has a hysterectomy? Im going to have my uterus removed, too much bleeding monthly along with pain. Im keeping my ovaries, that should help with not going through early menopause, right? Thanks.

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What to do if I'm 57 years old and had a hysterectomy in 1990 and also had my left ovary removed.?

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