What happens in a bilateral oophorectomy?

When an oophorectomy involves removing both ovaries, it's called bilateral oophorectomy. When the surgery involves removing only one ovary, it's called unilateral oophorectomy. An oophorectomy can also be done as part of an operation to remove the uterus (hysterectomy).

1. How long does a bilateral oophorectomy take?
2. Is an oophorectomy a major surgery?
3. How long does it take to recover from an oophorectomy?
4. What is removed in bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy?
5. Is an oophorectomy painful?
6. What happens to your body after oophorectomy?
7. Do you gain weight after ovary removal?
8. How bad is oophorectomy?
9. Will I have a period after a bilateral Salpingectomy?
10. How should I sleep after oophorectomy?
11. Can ovaries grow back after being removed?
12. Do you still produce estrogen after ovaries are removed?
13. What happens when ovaries and tubes are removed?
14. What is a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy?
15. What is the difference between abdominal hysterectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy?

How long does a bilateral oophorectomy take?

The laparoscopic surgery can be performed under general or local anesthesia. The operation can last anywhere from one to four hours, depending on the specifics of the surgery.

Is an oophorectomy a major surgery?

Salpingo-oophorectomy is a procedure to remove the fallopian tube (salpingectomy) and ovaries (oophorectomy), which are the female organs of reproduction. Since it requires anesthesia, overnight hospital stay, and removal of body parts, it is classified as major surgery.

How long does it take to recover from an oophorectomy?

You may take 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover. It's important to avoid lifting while you are recovering so that you can heal. This care sheet gives you a general idea about how long it will take for you to recover. But each person recovers at a different pace.

What is removed in bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy?

Surgery to remove both ovaries and both fallopian tubes.

Is an oophorectomy painful?

After surgery, you may feel some pain in your belly for a few days. Your belly may also be swollen. You may have a change in your bowel movements for a few days. It's normal to also have some shoulder or back pain.

What happens to your body after oophorectomy?

Menopause after oophorectomy

This deprives the body of the hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, produced in the ovaries, leading to complications such as: Menopause signs and symptoms, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. Depression or anxiety. Heart disease.

Do you gain weight after ovary removal?

If you do have your ovaries removed during the procedure, you'll immediately enter menopause. This process can last for several years, but women gain an average of 5 pounds after going through menopause. You might also gain some weight as you recover from the procedure.

How bad is oophorectomy?

Oophorectomy is a generally safe procedure that carries a small risk of complications, including infection, intestinal blockage and injury to internal organs. The risk of complications depends on how the procedure is performed. But more concerning is the impact of losing the hormones supplied by your ovaries.

Will I have a period after a bilateral Salpingectomy?

You may be having this surgery because of an ovarian cyst or a high risk of ovarian cancer. Your healthcare provider will talk with you about why you're having it. After your surgery, you'll stop menstruating (getting your period).

How should I sleep after oophorectomy?

One of the best sleeping after going through any surgery is resting straight on your back. If you have had surgery on your legs, hips, spine, and arms, this position will benefit you most. Moreover, if you add a pillow underneath your body areas, it provides more support and comfort.

Can ovaries grow back after being removed?

Ovarian remnant syndrome is a rare condition where small pieces of ovarian tissue are inadvertently left in the pelvic cavity, following the surgical removal of one or both ovaries. The remnant tissue can grow, form cysts or hemorrhage, producing pain.

Do you still produce estrogen after ovaries are removed?

Until menopause, the ovaries make most of your body's estrogen. When your ovaries are removed (oophorectomy) during a hysterectomy, your estrogen levels drop. Estrogen therapy (ET) replaces some or all of the estrogen that your ovaries would be making until menopause.

What happens when ovaries and tubes are removed?

Once both ovaries and fallopian tubes are removed, you'll no longer have periods or be able to get pregnant. So if you still want to get pregnant, discuss all your options with your doctor. It may be wise to meet with a fertility expert before scheduling the surgery.

What is a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy?

Total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy: Removing the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes (salpingectomy) and ovaries (oophorectomy). If you haven't experienced menopause, removing the ovaries will start menopausal symptoms.

What is the difference between abdominal hysterectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy?

Hysterectomy is a surgery to remove the uterus and cervix. “Abdominal” is the surgical technique that will be used. This means the surgery will be done through an incision in your abdomen. A bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is surgery to remove both of your ovaries and fallopian tubes.