Hysterectomy and Ovary Removal Increase Stroke Risk

New meta-analysis shows need for monitoring women long after surgery

A large meta-analysis suggests women who undergo hysterectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy face an increased risk of stroke, highlighting the need for close long-term monitoring and preventive care.

Study Details

Researchers analyzed data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning 1999–2018 and combined it with findi…