Despite the advantage of an oophorectomy reducing the threat of ovarian cancer, it is not without risk. Removing the ovaries causes premature menopause and hormone disruption that can lead to heart disease, osteoporosis, depression, and other problems. A new study adds to the literature and shows an increased risk of dementia with oophorectomy. Study results are published online today in Menopause.
Women are disproportionately affected by dementia, with a 55% higher risk from age 65 years onward, compared with men. This sex difference is not fully explained by the fact that women, on average, live longer than men.
Estrogen has…
