Effect of the removal of the Fallopian tube during hysterectomy on ovarian survival: the orphan ovary syndrome.

Objective: The objective was to assess the long-term impact on ovarian survival of removing the Fallopian tube during hysterectomy.

Study Design: We modified our standard operative policy by adding the option of removing the Fallopian tube, thus leaving an "orphan" ovary behind. In a follow-up study, we identified 82 patients who had undergone hysterectomy followed by a second operation for an adnexal condition.

Short communication: seasonal onset of menopause?

Background: Seasonal variations of reproductive functions in wild mammals are well known. Similar but blunted seasonal trends have also been described for humans.

Methods: We performed a questionnaire-based study of 149 patients that was designed to search for environmental influence on symptom presentation among patients attending an open menopause service.