A 38-year-old female is scheduled for a laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (L A V H) for severe endometriosis with the removal of both ovaries. What should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient postoperatively?

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Estrogen replacement therapy is often prescribed after the removal of both ovaries (oophorectomy) to manage the symptoms of menopause that can occur due to the sudden decrease in estrogen levels. Since the patient is having both ovaries removed, she will likely need estrogen replacement to help manage these symptoms.

A 38-Year-Old Female Is Scheduled for a Laparoscopic-Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy