Although risks of breast and cancer are generally diminished after bilateral oophorectomy prior to natural menopause, the risk of mortality from coronary heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer increases.

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Bilateral oophorectomy before natural menopause reduces estrogen levels, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers like lung cancer.

Although Risks of Breast and Cancer Are Generally Diminished After