Ovariectomy Concerns

There are possible side affects from the Ovariectomy procedure that you need to be aware of and watching for. If you notice any of them you need to contact your doctor right away. Learn what you need to be looking out for.

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When to Contact Doctor About Ovariectomy


Alternate Names for Ovariectomy:
Bilateral oophorectomy
Oophorectomy
Oophorectomy, bilateral
Salpingo-oophorectomy
Surgical removal, ovaries

Call Your Doctor

After you leave the hospital, contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:

  • Signs of infection, including fever and chills
  • Persistent or increased vaginal bleeding or discharge
  • Pain that you cannot control with the medicines you have been given
  • Nausea and/or vomiting that you cannot control with the medicines you were given after surgery, or which persist for more than two days after discharge from the hospital
  • Redness, swelling, increasing pain, excessive bleeding, or discharge from the incision sites
  • Difficulty urinating
  • Swelling, redness, or pain in your leg
  • Cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain
  • Feeling depressed

In case of an emergency, CALL 911 .


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Learn what Ovariectomy is
What Is
Learn what the procedure is. Find out how it is performed.
Reasons For Ovariectomy
Reasons For
Find out why and when this procedure should be done.
Ovariectomy Complications
Complications
Learn about possible complications and what might increase the risk of them.
Ovariectomy Details
What to Expect
Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards.
Ovariectomy Results
Results
What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results.
When to Contact Doctor about Ovariectomy
Call Your Doctor
What to look out for and when to call your doctor after a procedure has been done.

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