Ovarian ablation (block ovaries)
Description
A procedure involving surgery, radiation therapy, or a drug treatment to stop the working function of the ovaries. The procedure is typically used in the treatment of hormone receptor positive breast cancer.
Cost
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Common Complications
Loss of normal hormonal function causing early menopause symptoms.
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