What Is TAH-BSO?

Total Abdominal Hysterectomy and Bilateral Salpingo-Oopherectomy.

This is the removal of the uterus including the cervix as well as the tubes and ovaries
using an incision in the abdomen.
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus .
Hysterectomy may be total, as removing the body and cervix of the uterus or partial, also
called supra-cervical..
Salpingo refers specifically to the fallopian tubes which connect the ovaries to the uterus.
Oophorectomyis the surgical removal of an ovary or ovaries.
Indications OF TAH-BSO
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Hysterectomy is often performed on cancer paitients or to relieve severe pelvic
pain from things like, endometriosis or adenomyosis..
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Hysterectomy is also used as a last resort for postpartum obstetrical haemorrhage or uterine fibroids
that cause heavy or unusual bleeding and discomfort in some women.
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Transsexuals undergoing sex reassignment surgery as part of a female-to-male
(FTM) transition commonly have hysterectomies and oophorectomies to remove
the primary sources of female hormone production.
Risks & Side Effects OF TAH-BSO
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Hysterectomy has been found to be associated with increased bladder function
problems, such as incontinence
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When the ovaries are also removed, estrogen levels will fall.
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This removes the protective effects of estrogen on the cardiovascular and skeletal
system.
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A menopausal woman has a three times greater risk of developing cardiovascular
disease such as atherosclerosis, peripheral artery disease or of having a heart
attack when compared to premenopausal women
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Studies have also found that the risk of developing osteoperosis may increase.