Examining the Long-Term Risks of Oophorectomy
Sponsored by Parker, William H., M.D.
About this trial
Last updated 17 years ago
Study ID
PARW-OVCONS-0307
Status
Completed
Type
Observational
Placebo
No
Accepting
30 to 55 Years
Female
Trial Timing
Ended 21 years ago
What is this trial about?
At the time of hysterectomy for benign disease, the overall health benefits of preserving
ovarian function in a large population of women have not been established.
What are the participation requirements?
Inclusion Criteria
- Women who had hysterectomies were classified into simple hysterectomy or hysterectomy with both ovaries removed.
Exclusion Criteria
- Evidence of cancer, coronary heart disease (MI or Angina Pectoris), stroke, or hip fracture before entering the study were excluded. Cancer as an indication for hysterectomy also excluded.
- Women reporting unilateral oophorectomy, unknown oophorectomy status, unknown age of hysterectomy, or those who had oophorectomy before hysterectomy were excluded.