Risk of early-onset of menopause increased with hysterectomy

November 2011 - Researchers have uncovered new evidence that the hormonal impact of a hysterectomy is far more significant than once realized. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology published the largest analysis of the hormonal impact of a hysterectomy in the December 2011 issue.

According to the study, of the 406 women aged 30 to 47 years who had hysterectomies, 14.8 percent experienced menopause during the study, compared to 8 percent of the 465 healthy women who had not undergone a hysterectomy. The risk for menopause was highest among women who kept at least one ovary; however, elevated levels were still observed in women who had both ovaries still intact. Researchers concluded that women who undergo a hysterectomy experience menopause approximately two years earlier. This occurrence is speculated to be linked to a factor that causes the ovaries to shut down, but analysts debate whether this dysfunction is related to the surgery itself or a pre-existing underlying condition.

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