Would You Tell a Man to Cut Off His Balls Like It’s No Big Deal?
Doctors rarely discuss the risks of ovary removal, yet they should. Imagine if men heard, “Let’s remove your testicles. You don’t really need them anymore.” That would spark outrage. Medical experts would hesitate, and society would demand alternatives.
Yet, women hear this every day—as if ovary removal is just another routine procedure.
The Hidden Double Standard
✔️ When men lose their testicles, doctors immediately offer testosterone replacement therapy.
✔️ When women lose their ovaries, many receive no treatment or support.
✔️ Castrated men are called eunuchs. What do we call women without ovaries? No word exists.
Women who undergo oophorectomy (ovary removal) don’t experience gradual menopause. Their hormones plummet overnight, disrupting brain function, heart health, metabolism, and bone strength.
Shockingly, most doctors fail to explain these risks before surgery.
The Overlooked Risks of Ovary Removal
Losing ovaries leads to severe health consequences, including:
➡️ Dementia – Research links ovary removal to cognitive decline (Study)
➡️ Heart disease – Estrogen protects the heart; its loss increases risk (Mayo Clinic)
➡️ Severe mood swings, anxiety, and depression – Hormone disruption affects mental health
➡️ Loss of libido and muscle mass – Estrogen and testosterone drop drastically
➡️ 40% higher risk of early death before age 50 (Source: NCBI)
If these risks applied to men, doctors would act immediately. Instead, for women, the medical field often ignores them.
What Women Deserve
✔️ Informed consent before ovary removal
✔️ Access to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) (Learn more about HRT here)
✔️ Doctors who prioritize female hormones as much as male hormones
Men’s reproductive health receives protection, research, and priority. Women’s? Too often dismissed.
What You Can Do Right Now
If your doctor suggests ovary removal, ask these key questions:
🔹 Are there alternative treatments available?
🔹 What are the long-term effects on my health?
🔹 Will I receive hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?
Your health matters. Demand answers before making a decision.
Empower yourself with knowledge—explore my free resources on menopause, hormone health, and alternative treatments [here].
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