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Bilateral oophorectomy could increase a woman’s risk for dementia
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Bilateral oophorectomy could increase a woman’s risk for dementia

by The North American Menopause Society Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Despite the advantage of an oophorectomy reducing the threat of ovarian cancer, it is not without risk. Removing the ovaries causes premature menopause and hormone disruption that can lead to heart disease, osteoporosis, depression, and other problems. A new study adds to the literature and...