Ovarian function after total simple hysterectomy

BACKGROUND: The aim of this prospective study is to evaluate the ovarian function and its duration after total simple hysterectomy. METHODS: This research was carried out on thirty regularly menstruating patients who underwent simple hysterectomy. Ovarian function has been evaluated by measuring FSH, E2, PP at 6 and 24 months from hysterectomy or from the first observation at the beginning of the study. RESULTS: None of the patients showed ovarian failure at 6 months. Nine patients (average age: 48,8 years) showed ovarian failure at 24 months. CONCLUSIONS: The conclusion is drawn that the cessation of ovarian activity is not influenced by hysterectomy: it rather depends on the age of the patient.