Journal of the Endocrine Society
Heart risk markers did not clearly differ after ovary removal
Compared with women retaining their ovaries, the surgery group had no clear difference in blood pressure rises at 24 months (adjusted odds ratio 1.03).Compared with women retaining their ovaries, the surgery group had no clear difference in blood pressure rises at 24 months (adjusted odds ratio 1.03).
Cohort · 206 peopleReproductive system
Who was studied206 premenopausal women, 24 months, against women who retained their ovaries
What changedDiastolic blood pressure rises of ≥5 mm Hg did not differ after ovary removal: 36% versus 31% with retained ovaries
The catchDiet and physical activity were not measured and could confound the comparison
