When removing the uterus, leave the ovaries: study

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When removing the uterus, leave the ovaries: study

By Kerry Grens NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Though it's been common practice during hysterectomy to remove a woman's ovaries, a new study suggests there may be benefits in leaving them intact. Researchers found that women's risk of ovarian cancer diminished when their ovaries were removed, but their risks of dying from other, more common causes rose. Based on the results, "it looks like, if given a choice, you should keep your ovaries," said Leslie Bernstein, a professor at City of Hope cancer center, who was not involved in the study. ...

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