Elective vs Opportunistic vs Risk-Reducing Gynecologic Surgeries (YouTube Video #443)

Should you remove your ovaries during gynecologic surgery—even if you don't have cancer? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor explores one of the most controversial decisions in women's health: elective, opportunistic, and risk-reducing gynecologic surgery.

Dr. Taylor explains how timing, personal risk, and the type of surgery you're already having can influence your options for preventing epithelial ovarian cancer. She also examines why recent research has changed surgical recommendations, challenges common assumptions, and helps listeners weigh the potential benefits and trade-offs of different approaches.

If you're facing gynecologic surgery—or simply want to understand how surgical decisions can affect your long-term cancer risk—this episode provides the knowledge you need to make informed, confident choices.

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