What are the Alternatives to Bilateral Oophorectomy?
For women who are not ready to undergo a bilateral oophorectomy, other risk-reducing options are available. These include regular screening tests such as transvaginal ultrasound and CA-125 blood tests, oral contraceptives which have been shown to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, and lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy diet and avoiding smoking. In some cases, prophylactic salpingectomy (removal of the fallopian tubes) may be recommended as an alternative to oophorectomy.
