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Oophorectomy is most often performed because of diseases such as ovarian cysts or cancer, or as a preventive measure to reduce the chances of developing ovarian cancer or breast cancer. However, some [[transmasculine]] people choose to have an oophorectomy as part of their gender [[transition]]. It can be done on its own or along with a [[hysterectomy]]. | Oophorectomy is most often performed because of diseases such as ovarian cysts or cancer, or as a preventive measure to reduce the chances of developing ovarian cancer or breast cancer. However, some [[transmasculine]] people choose to have an oophorectomy as part of their gender [[transition]]. It can be done on its own or along with a [[hysterectomy]]. | ||
Oophorectomy is usually performed by abdominal [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laparoscopy laparoscopy]. | Oophorectomy is usually performed by abdominal [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laparoscopy laparoscopy]. The patient usually won't need to spend the night in the hospital.<ref name="mayo_Ooph">{{Cite web |title=Oophorectomy (ovary removal surgery) |author= |work=Mayo Clinic |date= |access-date=4 May 2021 |url= https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/oophorectomy/about/pac-20385030?p=1}}</ref> | ||
Removing both ovaries results in the person no longer having a menstrual cycle, and becoming permanently infertile. Oophorectomy also drastically lowers the body's production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone.<ref name="heal_Ooph">{{Cite web |title=Oophorectomy: Procedure, Recovery, and More |author=Pietrangelo, Ann |work=Healthline |date=19 July 2017 |access-date=3 May 2021 |url= https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/oophorectomy}}</ref> | Removing both ovaries results in the person no longer having a menstrual cycle, and becoming permanently infertile. Oophorectomy also drastically lowers the body's production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone.<ref name="heal_Ooph">{{Cite web |title=Oophorectomy: Procedure, Recovery, and More |author=Pietrangelo, Ann |work=Healthline |date=19 July 2017 |access-date=3 May 2021 |url= https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/oophorectomy}}</ref> | ||