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3. unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and onset of menopause - Hysterectomy - MedHelp
) develop our lifetime supply of "eggs" very early in life, and the onset of menstruation and menopause depends on the number of eggs we have?  Are the eggs stored in the ovaries?  If so, would a unilateral salpingo-oopherectomy eliminate half of ...
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4. Prophylactic surgery - Glossary Entry - Genetics Home Reference
Surgery to remove tissue that is in danger of becoming cancerous, before cancer has the chance to develop. Surgery to remove the breasts of women at high risk of developing breast cancer is known as prophylactic mastectomy.
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5. Prophylactic - Glossary Entry - Genetics Home Reference
1: Guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection, such as prophylactic therapy. 2: Tending to prevent or ward off.
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6. Is prophylactic breast radiotherapy necessary in a... [J Urol. 2010] - PubMed result
Is prophylactic breast radiotherapy necessary in all patients with prostate cancer and gynecomastia and/or breast pain?
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7. Four year efficacy of prophylactic human papilloma... [BMJ. 2010] - PubMed result
Four year efficacy of prophylactic human papillomavirus quadrivalent vaccine against low grade cervical, vulvar, and vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia and anogenital warts: randomised controlled trial.
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8. Prophylactic oophorectomy after treatment?
Home → Lower Your Risk → Ask-the-Expert Conferences: Risk Factors → February 2006: Risk Reduction → Prophylactic oophorectomy after treatment?
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9. OhioHealth - Prophylactic oophorectomy: Preventing cancer by surgically removing your ovaries
Women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations have a significantly increased risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Several options are available for reducing the risk of cancer in these women. One option is preventive (prophylactic) ooph...
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10. Prophylactic oophorectomy: Preventing cancer by surgically removing your ovaries - MayoClinic.com
Prophylactic oophorectomy (oh-oaf-uh-REK-tuh-me) significantly reduces your odds of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer if you're at high risk. Weigh the pros and cons of this cancer prevention option.
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