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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2016 · 5 MIN

Removing Ovaries Might Increase the Risk of Colon Cancer

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Many women choose to have their ovaries removed during a hysterectomy. Though removing the ovaries adds little to overall risk of the surgery, it could contribute to colon cancer or other potential health problems. In this episode, Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones discusses the risks and benefits of removing the ovaries.

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