Hystrectomy and removing one ovary

[Maryam1971]

Dear Sirs /Madam,

Good day!!

My sister is a 45 postmenopausal female which is because of two much fibroid(30 pcs) did hysterectomy two days ago and one ovary removed , one ovary remained ,I need to know does this one ovary can support enough hormone(Estrogen ,progesterone) for her body and does she have menstrual cycle or no ?Does this surgery cause menopause for her and cause osteoporosis, hot flashes ,does she need hormone therapy or because of having one ovary no need ,I really appreciate to help me since I am to worry .

Thanks for your kind support and waiting for your soon reply

Sajjad

[old_before_my_time]

Unfortunately, removal of any part of the "reproductive" system (uterus, one or both ovaries, one or both tubes) can permanently disrupt the whole hormonal / endocrine system. The ovaries of women with all their parts produce hormones their whole lives and are critical to good health and normal aging.

It's hard to say what her remaining ovary will do. It may function normally for years, sub-optimally for years or it could shut down completely at any time. Ovary removal and post-hysterectomy ovarian failure is associated with a number of age related conditions such as heart disease, osteoporosis, dementia, Parkinson's, memory and cognitive impairment, lung cancer, vision changes, hair and skin changes, sexual dysfunction. Estrogen may help with symptoms and may mitigate some of the risks.

[Maryam1971]

Dear AnnAnnie Brooke
Thanks for your soon reply
It means with one ovary does she will have  enough hormone to avoid osteoprosis and aging process such as wrinkle,hot flashes,...?
I am too worry

[AnnieBrooke]

If her uterus is now removed, she won't have a period any more, but if she still has an ovary, she should still have enough hormones to forestall hot flashes until she goes through menopause in the normal course of events.