When is a prophylactic or preventive Oophorectomy done?
Genetic mutation of the two genes called BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes – are linked to breast cancer, ovarian cancer and some other cancers. In woman with strong family history of ovarian or breast cancers, preventive oophorectomy is sometimes recommended for those who are over 35 to 40 years and who have a completed their families. The lifetime risk for developing ovarian cancer in women who have mutations in (genes) BRCA1 is 30% by age 60.
