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Aug. 10, 2021

S2E22: Depressive symptoms after a oophorectomy

S2E22: Depressive symptoms after a oophorectomy

Removal of both ovaries in a premenopausal woman …

Removal of both ovaries in a premenopausal woman results in an abrupt withdrawal of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Therefore removing your ovaries may have significant effects on your mood and well-being. Join Sarah and Beth as they hear from a fellow young survivor also named Sarah as she shares her experience with having her uterus and ovaries removed after a breast cancer diagnosis.