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Health

elleng

(141,022 posts) Sat Oct 4, 2025, 11:50 PM Saturday

suggested removing ovaries and uterus. Commonly done, in U.S?

Thanks

6 replies

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Women's INQUIRY: 78 year old woman had double mastectomy, and docs recently [View all] elleng Saturday OP

If she carries the BRCA gene yes. question everything Saturday #1

At age 78? Why? NH Ethylene Sunday #2

I agree, and will so respond. elleng Sunday #3

I had a hysterectomy at 82 and it was not difficult. No Vested Interest Sunday #6

Thanks elleng Sunday #5