“Surgical removal of both ovaries (bilateral oophorectomy)
before the average age of natural menopause
is referred to as surgical menopause”.¹

Umbrella

What may the Surgical Menopause Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

Definition

What is surgical menopause?

DotS the definition of surgical menopause may vary. In The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Definitions, published online 30 October 2023, the definition is:

The Australasian Menopause Society’s definition is:

Medically Induced Menopause

Is medically induced menopause the same as surgical menopause?

DotS the definition of medically induced menopause may vary. In Medically Induced Menopause: Is Medically Induced Menopause the Same As Surgical Menopause? the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health elaborate on:

Menopause Symptoms

Are menopause symptoms due to surgery the same as for natural menopause?

In Surgical Menopause: A Toolkit for Healthcare Professionals – Key Points the British Menopause Society (BMS) explain:

“Menopausal symptoms can be particularly severe due to the sudden loss of ovarian function in both pre/post-menopausal women, although current evidence characterising this is limited”.⁵

Hormone Therapy

Is hormone therapy recommended for surgical menopause?

On page three of Menopause and Menopause Hormone Therapy: 1. Who Is MHT For? Women With Existing Medical Conditions the International Menopause Society’s (IMS) Leaflet for Women for World Menopause Day 2024, the IMS explain:

Osteoporosis and Cardiovascular Disease

After surgical menopause, can the risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, increase?

In Surgical Menopause: Key Points the AMS note:

“Negative effects of surgical menopause include a sudden onset of severe menopause symptoms, loss of fertility, and increased risks of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, sexual dysfunction, mood disorders and cognitive issues”.⁷

Surgical Menopause Fact Sheet

Is there a Surgical Menopause fact sheet?

Your Country may have a Surgical Menopause fact sheet similar to the (British) Women’s Health Concern’s (the patient arm of the British Menopause Society) fact sheet:

Health Topics A-Z

Where may I find Health Topics A-Z related to Surgical Menopause?

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Links

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