In February 2018 Melissa Hubbard underwent surgery to remove part of her colon. What she didn’t know until afterward was that her ovaries were removed as well. Removing Hubbard’s ovaries had been ...

Some people might assume that, when you have your uterus removed via hysterectomy, the surgeon also takes out your ovaries. While that can happen depending on medical necessity, ovary removal goes by ...

Note: Oophorectomies can be given as part of gender-affirming care. The following article specifically delves into ovary removal surgery as it relates to cisgender women. Some people might assume that ...

New research published by a team of researchers from the University of Toronto in collaboration with colleagues from the University of Alberta has found that women who have had both ovaries surgically ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — For women who carry a notorious cancer gene, surgery to remove healthy ovaries is one of the most protective steps they can take. New research suggests some may benefit most from ...

Angelina Jolie has revealed that she underwent surgery to have her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed last week. The Oscar-winning actress had a double mastectomy in 2013, after finding out that she ...

It's a decision no woman wants to have to make, but new research shows that young breast cancer patients with high-risk genes may be able to prevent their cancer from returning if they have their ...