What are the potential benefits and disadvantages?
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Having Fallopian tubes removed |
Not having Fallopian tubes removed |
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| Benefits |
- Reduced risk of developing ovarian cancer: 5 in 1000 women
- This is a permanent form of contraception
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You are not at risk of entering the menopause at an earlier stage |
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| Disadvantages |
- You can enter menopause at a slightly earlier stage (maximum of 2 years earlier)
- You will no longer be able to get pregnant naturally
- You may get one or more extra scars on your abdomen, about 1-2 cm in size
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The risk of developing ovarian cancer remains the same: 13 in 1000 women |
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