Abstract
Objectives. To evaluate the attitudes of Italian gynecologists towards prophylactic oophorectomy in women who underwent hysterectomy for benign conditions. Methods. A postal questionnaire was sent to 490 physicians in charge in 42 obstetric and gynecologic centres affiliated to the Association of Italian Obstetrics and Gynecologists. Results. About 80% of gynecologists perform prophylactic oophorectomy for women aged more than 50, but this percentage decreases to 50% for patients aged 45-50. Most gynecologists avoid prophylactic oophorectomy in women aged less than 40. Conclusions. This study confirms the wide variability in attitudes of gynecologists towards prophylactic oophorectomy in women aged 40-50 who undergo hysterectomy for benign conditions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 157-159 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Maturitas |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 1996 |
Keywords
- Attitudes
- Clinical practice
- Oophorectomy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ageing
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology