A retrospective cohort study indicates that women who underwent unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (USO) have a 36% lower risk of developing high-grade serous ovarian cancer compared to matched controls. This research, led by Dr. Huan Yi, involved 42,306 women from Swedish registries between 1993 and 2018. Importantly, USO did not increase risks for coronary artery disease or osteoporosis, making it a favorable option for premenopausal women. The study suggests that USO is a viable alternative to bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy for cancer prevention without compromising bone and cardiovascular health.

Source: PLOS Medicine