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History of Ovarian Cancer?

My mother was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer, she s 50 years old currently. I m only 23 and I am considering getting a hysterectomy after I have a few kids. Is this something a doctor will perform or will they refuse to do the surgery just because I don t have cancer yet(if I ever were to get it)? Also is this something insurance would cover?

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  • Anonymous
    2 years ago

    If you get a full hysterectomy, including ovaries, you will go straight into menopause.

  • Pippin
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    Some ovarian cancer can have a genetic basis. (The same BRCA gene that is known for increasing the risk of breast cancer can also increase the risk of ovarian cancer.)

    However, most ovarian cancer is NOT genetic, and you are at no more risk for it than any other woman. As Takarri said, removing your ovaries, especially at such a young age has its own health risks, and if you are BRCA negative (easy to test) and have no other close relatives with OC, the risk vs. benefit ratio is unlikely to be in favor of elective surgery for this reason.

  • lala
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    My mother died of a ovarian cancer

    I am 76 and never had any problem with my ovaries

    NOTE also she had 3 sisters and none of them had ovarian cancer

    so its not genetic like they say

  • 2 years ago

    A hysterectomy removes your uterus.

    An oophorectomy removes your ovaries.

    This is something you would need to discuss with your doctor as you may find the side effects more of a risk than benefit.

    Has it been established that your mother's cancer was linked to an inheritable defect? Have you undergone genetic testing to see if you have inherited it? Without that being established then the side effects of the oopherectomy could be far more detrimental than beneficial.

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