About Ovarian Ablation
Key Highlights
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Effective management of hormone-sensitive conditions like certain breast cancers.Can provide significant relief from severe PMDD or endometriosis symptoms.Minimally invasive techniques (e.g., radiofrequency ablation) offer shorter recovery times.Permanent solution for conditions requiring complete ovarian suppression.Targeted approach that avoids systemic side effects of some long-term medications.
Who is this surgery for?
- Adjuvant treatment for premenopausal women with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer.
- Severe, debilitating premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) unresponsive to other therapies.
- Symptomatic endometriosis that has not improved with medication or conservative surgery.
- Certain cases of ovarian cysts or tumors where removal is necessary.
- As part of risk-reducing surgery for individuals with high genetic risk (e.g., BRCA mutations).
How to prepare
- Comprehensive consultation to discuss goals, alternatives, and permanent implications (infertility, menopause).
- Complete medical history review and physical examination.
- Pre-operative blood tests, imaging (ultrasound), and possibly a cancer staging workup.
- Discussion and management of current medications, especially blood thinners.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure if performed under anesthesia.
- Arranging for post-procedure support and transportation home.
Risks & possible complications
- Immediate onset of surgical menopause symptoms (hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings).
- Long-term risks of osteoporosis and increased cardiovascular disease due to estrogen loss.
- Standard surgical risks: infection, bleeding, blood clots, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Damage to nearby organs (bladder, intestines, ureters) during the procedure.
- Incomplete ablation, requiring further treatment.
- Persistent pelvic pain or chronic pain syndrome.
- Psychological impact of induced menopause and permanent infertility.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay is typically 1-2 days for surgical ablation; outpatient for some minimally invasive methods.
- Manage pain with prescribed medications and use a heating pad for cramping.
- Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and sexual intercourse for 4-6 weeks as advised.
- Monitor incision sites for signs of infection (redness, swelling, discharge).
- Begin hormone replacement therapy (HRT) if appropriate and prescribed to manage menopausal symptoms.
- Attend all follow-up appointments to monitor recovery and manage side effects.
- Consider counseling or support groups to cope with the emotional and physical changes.
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Typical hospital stay: 1-2 days
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Expected recovery time: 4-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering ovarian ablation in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for ovarian ablation in India include Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform ovarian ablation. MediFyr helps you compare obstetrics and gynaecologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for ovarian ablation compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Ovarian Ablation in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing ovarian ablation.
Neha Davis, a 42-year-old marketing director...
Neha Davis, a 42-year-old marketing director and mother of two, had a family history of ovarian cancer. After genetic testing revealed a BRCA1 mutation, her risk was deemed very high. Despite having no symptoms, she faced the agonizing choice of prophylactic surgery. Her gynecologist, Dr. Sharma, recommended a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (ovarian ablation) as the most effective risk-reduction strategy. Neha underwent a laparoscopic procedure, which was physically straightforward. In recovery, she entered surgical menopause, managing hot flashes with HRT. Emotionally, her journey was from profound fear and loss of her fertility, which she had privately hoped to use again, to a hard-won peace. The ablation lifted the constant shadow of cancer, allowing her to focus on her family and career with renewed presence, though she still grieves the choice she had to make.
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