Representatives of the weaker sex are susceptible to various diseases of the reproductive system. It can be hormonal disorders, various tumors, adhesions in the pelvis and others. Many ailments have complications. So, for example, in some diseases, removal of the ovaries and appendages is indicated. The consequences of such manipulations are always there. Such an operation does not pass without a trace.
Why do I need to remove the ovaries?
An operation to remove the ovary can be prescribed in the following cases:
- Organ apoplexy and extensive bleeding.
- A tumor process in which most of the ovary is involved.
- Malignant neoplasms that depend on female hormones.
- Removal of the uterus during menopause.
- Ectopic pregnancy developing in the ovary, and others.
Before the patient enters the operating table, all risks must be assessed. If a woman is in reproductive age and there is a chance to save part of the organ, then they will certainly use it. In other cases, a complete amputation of one or both organs is performed.
Ovarian removal: consequences
Such a serious operation always has consequences. In most cases, they occur a few weeks after the manipulation and persist for several years. The consequences of ovarian removal in women reach their peak three months after the operation. Consider what the so-called side effects are.
Infertility
The first thing that can be said is the inability to have children. After removal of the ovaries, the woman is infertile, because it is in these organs that the eggs grow and develop, which are subsequently fertilized by the sperm, and conception occurs.
It is worth noting: when removing one organ, provided that with the second everything is in perfect order, the woman has a high chance of becoming pregnant herself and giving birth to a baby.
Hormonal imbalance
The consequences of ovarian removal in women are hormonal disorders. When a woman loses both organs, cyclical changes cease to occur in her body. In a word, a woman has a menopause.
If this condition comes naturally, then the body experiences much less stress, since the fading of the ovaries occurs gradually. In the case of surgery, hormones change dramatically. Just yesterday, the body felt fully cyclical changes, which today are no longer there.
Depression
Most women who have experienced ovarian removal confirm the effects of depression. This condition is explained by extreme stress. The whole point of a woman’s life is childbearing, as nature intended. When a representative of the weaker sex loses these organs, she realizes that she will no longer be a mother. Perhaps the woman was not going to give birth anymore, but the very realization of reality is very depressing. What can be said about young women who were still planning a pregnancy?
"Charms" menopause
So, the woman made the removal of the ovaries. The consequences of this manipulation are expressed in the fact that the lady has to face all the signs of menopause.
In addition to the fact that a woman falls into a prolonged depression, the work of her body is completely rebuilt. The lady constantly feels hot flashes, sweating, throws her in the heat, then in the cold. In addition, the woman experiences frequent headaches, fatigue and weakness.
Also, a lack of hormones greatly affects the general condition of the body. The body begins to age, the skin becomes covered with small wrinkles and slowly sags.
Heart and vascular problems
If a woman has had her ovaries removed, the consequences of the operation can affect the cardiovascular system. First of all, the main organs are affected by the effect of anesthesia, which was used during surgical intervention.
Due to hormonal failure, a woman feels an increased heartbeat. Against this background, blood pressure may increase.
Genital area
After the body ceased to receive the portion of hormones he needed, the state of the genitals changed greatly. A woman may feel dry and itchy in her vagina. She experiences discomfort and pain during intercourse. Thrush may also occur, since microflora is largely dependent on hormones secreted by the ovaries.
In addition to all of the above, the lady may note that she had frequent urges to urinate. Some women may also have urinary incontinence.
General state
After removing both ovaries, the woman closes herself. She becomes more distracted and slow. What the lady could do in five minutes, now she does in half an hour.
In addition, a woman's sexual desire disappears and many complexes develop. Very often, these representatives of the weaker sex suffer from insomnia.
Due to metabolic disorders, the bones of a woman become very fragile. This can lead to the development of atherosclerosis or frequent fractures. Nails and hair are also negatively affected. The hair becomes more brittle, dull and lifeless. Nails begin to break and exfoliate.
Removing the ovaries also affects the condition of the teeth. Women often have periodontal disease and other gum disease. The teeth become brittle and may fall out or crumble.
What can be done to avoid all the consequences of ovarian removal?
Do not think that after the amputation of female appendages, life stops. The development of medicine and pharmacology does not stand in one place. Nowadays, there are a lot of hormone replacement therapy drugs. It is only necessary to choose the right medicine.
After the operation, consult a doctor who will conduct a series of tests and prescribe the necessary remedy for you.
Conclusion
If you are scheduled for an operation during which the ovary will be removed, laparoscopy in this case is the highest priority method. During her, the doctor makes small incisions in the abdominal cavity. This helps the patient recover as soon as possible. Also, when using laparoscopy, the risk of developing complications of surgical treatment is reduced.
In order to avoid the consequences of such an operation, it is necessary to regularly visit a doctor and conduct examinations. This will help to identify the disease at the earliest stages and exclude ovarian removal. Keep your reproductive system healthy!