Navigating dual risks: Ovarian cancer prevention and cardiovascular health in patients with hereditary cancer syndromes

•Surgical removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes is recommended for many hereditary cancer syndrome carriers before menopause.•Premature surgical menopause is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.•Clinicians caring for patients with premature surgical menopause should consider...

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Published in:	Gynecologic oncology reports Vol. 61; p. 101940
Main Authors:	Keenahan, Laura, Ahsan, Muhammad Danyal, Mecklai, Alicia, Frey, Melissa K.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier Inc 01.10.2025 Elsevier
Subjects:	Hematology, Oncology, and Palliative Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology
ISSN:	2352-5789, 2352-5789
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Summary:	•Surgical removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes is recommended for many hereditary cancer syndrome carriers before menopause.•Premature surgical menopause is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.•Clinicians caring for patients with premature surgical menopause should consider cardiovascular health implications.
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ISSN:	2352-5789 2352-5789
DOI:	10.1016/j.gore.2025.101940