Kris Jenner breaks down as she reveals ovary tumour diagnosis on The Kardashians; will go for hysterectomy | Health

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What is hysterectomy?

Often health complications can affect a woman’s reproductive organs. In such cases, it is important to go for a complete hysterectomy to avoid further health complications. Hysterectomy refers to the surgical procedure of removing the uterus. Post the surgery, a woman cannot get pregnant or menstruate. When the uterus is removed through hysterectomy, the ovaries still continue to produce hormones – however, in some cases, the ovaries may also need to be removed with the uterus. In that case, the hormone production stops. For a woman who has not reached the age of menopause, menstruation stops after hysterectomy. The levels of estrogen in the body can decline. However, libido and sexual pleasure are not affected by the process of hysterectomy.

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How fatal is an ovary tumour?

Ovarian tumours are usually benign in nature. However, some ovarian tumours can be cancerous, and hence, life-threatening. Ovarian tumours can lead to ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer usually goes undetected in the initial stage, making it fatal in the later stages. It spreads within the pelvis and the stomach. In the later stages of ovarian cancer, symptoms such as loss of appetite and weight loss are visible. Depending on the stage of the cancer, surgery or chemotherapy are suggested as treatment options.

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