March 11/2011 Dr Maurie Markman: Prophylactic Oophorectomy and BRCA1/2 Mutations

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excerpt:

 "Short- and Long-Term Effects of Surgical Menopause

Second, the performance of a bilateral oophorectomy in a premenopausal woman, so-called "surgical menopause," can result in very distressing menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, depression, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, etc.^[7] It is important to acknowledge that these symptoms are often described as being substantially worse than those experienced following natural menopause. The impact of these symptoms on an individual woman's overall quality-of-life should not be underestimated.
Again, the point of noting this concern is not to deny the utility of this surgery in women with a substantial risk of developing ovarian cancer. Rather, it is to be certain that this issue is discussed with the individual woman prior to the performance of the procedure. In this way, she can include this information in her decision-making process....."

OCATS AGM Meeting Regina, Sask - Ovarian Cancer Awareness & Treatment in Saskatchewan (OCATS)

Time	Saturday, March 19 · 12:00pm - 2:00pm

OCATS AGM with Judy Wright, Guest Speaker

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Location	Knox Met United Church, Room 105 2340 Victoria Avenue Regina
Created By	Ovarian Cancer Awareness & Treatment in Saskatchewan (OCATS), Darlene Gray
More Info	Election of Board Members Presentation of financial Statement for 2010 Vote on Change to Bylaws/ARticles/Constitution (one) Guest Speaker: Gifted Counsellor Judy Wright, Judy will share with us a new endeavor of hers, working with clients and horses to help people overcome barriers and physical and emotional pain. Light Lunch by Donation Memberships can be renewed at the door. If you are a paid member, you can vote by proxy, email darlenegray@sasktel.net