bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
i am 37 years old and have two children, both caesarean deliveries. after suffering from very severe endometriosis and the crippling symtoms for 18 months my gynae has decided that a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is now necessary in order to improve the quality of my life. i accept and understand that the removal of my overies will mean using hrt. but i&#39;m confused as to the meaning of bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. is this additional surgery to total abdominal hysterectomy? what does it mean?<br>
oophorectomy is removal of the ovaries. salpingo is removal of the tubes. these are usually closely attached so are easier to remove at the same time than leave behind.<br><br>best wishes
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