Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

What does "Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is a type of surgery where both of a woman's ovaries and fallopian tubes are removed. This procedure is often done to prevent or treat certain medical conditions, such as ovarian cancer or endometriosis. After the surgery, a woman will no longer have menstrual periods and cannot become pregnant. It also leads to immediate menopause if the woman had not already been through it.

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