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GlossaryOophorectomy (Ovariectomy)

surgical removal of one or both ovaries

Oophorectomy, also known as ovary removal surgery, is a medical procedure in which one or both of a woman's ovaries are surgically removed. This operation is often performed to treat conditions such as ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or ovarian cysts, and can also be part of a risk-reduction strategy for those with a high genetic risk of breast or ovarian cancer.

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research New Onset Alopecia and Hirsutism in a Postmenopausal Woman

12 citations, January 2009 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.

research Androgenic Alopecia and Hirsutism in a 73-Year-Old Woman: Careful Re-Evaluation of Normal Imaging Findings May Lead to a Rare Diagnosis

May 2008

A 73-year-old woman's unusual hair loss and growth led to the discovery of a rare condition causing too much testosterone, which improved after her ovaries were removed.

research Gender-Linked Differences in Human Skin

205 citations, July 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

Male and female skin differ in many ways, which could lead to gender-specific skin treatments.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Treatment with Oral Dutasteride and Topical Pimecrolimus

69 citations, August 2008 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Oral dutasteride and topical pimecrolimus can safely and effectively treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, leading to significant hair regrowth.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Reflections and Hypotheses on Etiology and Pathogenesis

68 citations, May 2016 in “Experimental dermatology”

FFA's causes may include environmental triggers and genetic factors.

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