Cardiovascular and Bone Health Outcomes After Oophorectomy in Postmenopausal Women Undergoing Benign Hysterectomy: Insights from a Population-Based Study

Highlight

• Postmenopausal bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy during benign hysterectomy does not increase the risk of clinical cardiovascular or bone outcomes.
• Oophorectomy is associated with a higher risk of diabetes and hypertension, conditions predisposing to cardiovascular diseases.
• Women undergoing oophorectomy are more likely to initiate menopausal hormone therapy post-surgery.
• Findings suggest potential benefits in retaining postmenopausal ovaries during benign hysterectomy to mitigate cardiovascular risk factors.

Study Background