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Fallopian tubes removed?

What are the risks?

The Fallopian tubes are located close to the ovaries. Removing the Fallopian tubes may result in reduced blood flow to the ovaries. This can cause early menopause.

Menopause symptoms – such as mood swings and hot flashes – will start at an earlier age and you may be at a slightly increased risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.

The effects of removing the Fallopian tubes are being studied in detail. At the moment, it appears that menopause symptoms start a maximum of 2 years sooner.