Which specialist performs oophorectomy?

An oophorectomy removes one ovary or both ovaries. The surgeon chooses an abdominal or minimally invasive approach according to the reason for surgery, the anatomy involved, and your overall health. The operation may be considered for an ovarian mass, torsion, severe disease, or risk reduction after an individual assessment.

Removing both ovaries before natural menopause can change hormone levels suddenly. Your specialist should explain possible effects on fertility, menopausal symptoms, bone health, and long-term follow-up before you decide.

Ask for a consultation with an obstetrics and gynaecology specialist. Bring scan reports, operative history, medicine details, allergies, and information about family cancer history when relevant. Discuss whether one or both ovaries would be removed, whether the fallopian tubes or uterus are also involved, and what alternatives may exist.

See [Oophorectomy](/treatments/gynaecological-surgery/oophorectomy/) for an overview of the procedure.

Before surgery, seek urgent assessment for sudden severe pelvic pain, vomiting, fainting, or a rigid or swollen abdomen. After surgery, contact the surgical team promptly for worsening pain, fever, heavy bleeding, wound redness or discharge, repeated vomiting, or difficulty passing urine. Sudden chest pain or breathing difficulty needs emergency care.

Why is surgery being recommended? Will one ovary or both be removed? How could the operation affect fertility and hormones? Which surgical approach is planned, and what symptoms should prompt a call after discharge?