Removing Ovaries Might Increase the Risk of Colon Cancer

Many women choose to have their ovaries removed during a hysterectomy. Though removing the ovaries adds little to overall risk of the surgery, it could contribute to colon cancer or other potential health problems. In this episode, Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones discusses the risks and benefits of removing the ovaries.

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Removing Ovaries Might Increase the Risk of Colon Cancer

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Date Recorded: June 09, 2016
Health Topics (The Scope Radio): Womens Health
Transcription: Dr. Jones: If you're having a hysterectomy for problems with your uterus, should you have your ovaries removed the same time? This is Dr.
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Appears In: Radio Seven Domains of Women's Health with Dr. Kirtly Jones Scope 2016 Scope Health Library

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Removing Ovaries Might Increase the Risk of Colon Cancer

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