Ovarian cancer almost always starts in the fallopian tubes.
Why is it called ovarian cancer if it doesn’t start there? For a long time, the ovaries were assumed to be the source because that is where the cancer is concentrated at the time of diagnosis.
Who should consider the procedure?
Women who have an average risk of ovarian cancer who no longer desire fertility but also want to reduce the risk of developing ovarian cancer might consider the procedure. Women with an elevated risk due to a gene mutation or family history should speak to their genetic counselor or doctor for more information.
What are the benefits and drawbacks?
For women with an average risk of ovarian cancer, the surgery has the potential to reduce the likelihood of ovarian cancer. The surgery is not reversible and causes infertility. Pregnancy is still possible, though only via in-vitro fertilization. For pre-menopausal women, removal of the fallopian tubes only, and not the ovaries, does not induce menopause.
The recovery time for fallopian tube removal is a few days to a few weeks, though the overall recovery time will depend on the primary reason for surgery.
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