Menopause is caused by a decline in ovarian function and hormone production. Because your ovaries are the primary drivers of this change, you can experience symptoms of menopause even if you do not ...

A total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAH/BSO) is a surgery that removes your uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. You can break down the definition of a ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. When Hers customer Sherry had a hysterectomy at 44, she didn’t realize it would throw her into early menopause. After almost a decade of ...

Preventive surgery to remove the ovaries might be an option that people with a high risk of ovarian cancer and breast cancer might consider to reduce their risk. Preventive (prophylactic) bilateral ...