Which specialist performs risk-reducing removal of the ovaries and tubes?

A gynaecologic oncologist is a specialist in operations involving the female reproductive organs when cancer risk or cancer care is part of the decision. They assess the tubes, ovaries and surrounding structures, discuss whether the uterus is also relevant to your plan, and arrange examination of removed tissue. A genetics team may explain inherited risk, while a menopause or hormone specialist can discuss symptoms caused by loss of ovarian function.

Take your genetic results, family history, scan reports and current medicines to the appointment. Discuss fertility, menstrual changes, possible menopause symptoms, hormone treatment, sexual health and recovery before choosing a date. Tell the team about prior abdominal operations, allergies and medical conditions so anaesthesia and surgical planning can be tailored to you.

After the operation, call your care team about worsening abdominal pain, fever, repeated vomiting, increasing redness or drainage from an incision, difficulty passing urine, or bleeding that concerns you. Get urgent help for severe pain with collapse, chest pain, serious breathing difficulty, or heavy bleeding. Early assessment can identify problems that need treatment.

Ask: Will you remove both tubes and ovaries? Is any other operation being considered? How might this affect fertility and menopause? Who will discuss hormone options with me? When will tissue results be explained?