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Is There Increased Risk Of Osteoporosis After Ovaries And Oviducts Removal?
Question: I had my ovaries and fallopan tubes removed last week. The cyst in question was benign. I am 61 and post-menopausal for 10 years. Do Ihave a very increased risk for osteoporis?
Brief Answer:
already have decreased estrogen levels via menopause
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There would be an increased risk if your were pre menopausal (still menstruating).
It is the loss of estrogen that causes an increased risk for osteoporosis. This loss of estrogen can occur naturally by menopause (ovaries stop releasing estrogen) or by oophorectomy (surgical removal of the ovaries).
Since you are post menopausal by 10 yrs, it would mean that your estrogen levels would have been decreased 10 yrs ago and there would be no change with the surgery.
The risk factors for osteoporosis are: (1)age- greater is over 65
(2)family history of osteoporosis
(3)body structure- low BMI (body mass index)
(4)race- asian and caucasian race associated with higher risk
(5)history of using steroids
(6)excess alcohol use, cigarette smoking
(7)these conditions also increase the risk- type 1 diabetes, hyperparathyroidism (high levels of parathyroid hormone), liver disease, malnutrition
(8)rheumatoid arthritis
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
already have decreased estrogen levels via menopause
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There would be an increased risk if your were pre menopausal (still menstruating).
It is the loss of estrogen that causes an increased risk for osteoporosis. This loss of estrogen can occur naturally by menopause (ovaries stop releasing estrogen) or by oophorectomy (surgical removal of the ovaries).
Since you are post menopausal by 10 yrs, it would mean that your estrogen levels would have been decreased 10 yrs ago and there would be no change with the surgery.
The risk factors for osteoporosis are: (1)age- greater is over 65
(2)family history of osteoporosis
(3)body structure- low BMI (body mass index)
(4)race- asian and caucasian race associated with higher risk
(5)history of using steroids
(6)excess alcohol use, cigarette smoking
(7)these conditions also increase the risk- type 1 diabetes, hyperparathyroidism (high levels of parathyroid hormone), liver disease, malnutrition
(8)rheumatoid arthritis
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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