They are not warned of these possibilities beforehand. Our entire society is impacted. The truth has to be told about the full impact these surgeries have on women's bodies, ultimately on their lives, those of their families, our medical systems, and eventually Medicare, because some of the conditions do not surface until these women reach Medicare age. It ranks number 4 in the cause of cancer deaths in women. But, every year over 25,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Early detection is the key.
Today's woman must educate herself about menopause and the risks and rewards of taking HRT, nutritional supplements, and homeopathic therapies. If you have any questions, you can ask them on our HotFlash support group .