Surgical menopause, also known as Iatrogenic or induced menopause, occurs when a woman’s ovaries are surgically removed before her natural menopause. This sudden removal of ovaries leads to more intense symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and diminished libido. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unlike natural menopause, which develops gradually over several years, surgery-induced menopause begins abruptly, usually within 24\u201348 hrs. This menopause induced by surgery can affect women emotionally, physically, and mentally, and could increase the risk of certain long-term health conditions, such as Osteoporosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article will cover the causes, symptoms, risks, and treatment options of surgical menopause so that you can manage the condition more efficiently and improve your quality of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Surgical menopause takes place when menopause is caused by surgery rather than the body’s natural aging process. It commonly occurs after both ovaries are removed in a treatment known as Bilateral Oophorectomy, which is frequently performed during or alongside a Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since the ovaries produce the reproductive hormones, such as progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone<\/a>. Their removal causes hormone levels to decline abruptly, resulting in a sudden menopause. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if only one ovary is removed, the other can continue to produce hormones, so menopause will not occur immediately. In such a case, hormone production continues, and menopause occurs naturally, though sometimes slightly earlier. <\/p>\n\n\n