Glossary

Oophorectomy

Oophorectomy

Oophorektomie·Also: Eierstockentfernung

Oophorectomy is the surgical removal of one or both ovaries, for example in the case of tumours, cysts or as a preventive measure when there is an increased risk of cancer. If both ovaries are removed, women who have not yet reached the menopause enter it prematurely.

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