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July 12, 2024 02:25 PM IST
Doctors suggest that Kim Kardashian’s mother Kris Jenner will need a hysterectomy after being diagnosed with an ovarian tumor.
Kris Jenner, the mom of Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Rob Kardashian, revealed on the latest episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians that she is going to have a hysterectomy. Kris Jenner was diagnosed with an ovarian tumor a few days ago, and after the diagnosis, the doctor suggested her to get a complete hysterectomy to minimize any further health complications. While sharing the update with her friends and family, Kris Jenner can be seen crying on the July 11 episode. Here’s everything we need to know about ovarian tumors and hysterectomy.
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What is a hysterectomy?
Often health complications can affect the woman’s reproductive organs. In such cases, it is important to have a complete hysterectomy to avoid further health complications. Hysterectomy refers to the surgical procedure of removing the uterus. After surgery, the woman cannot become pregnant or menstruate. When the uterus is removed through hysterectomy, the ovaries still continue to produce hormones – however, in some cases, the ovaries may have to be removed along with the uterus. In that case, the production of hormones stops. A woman who has not reached the age of menopause stops menstruating after a hysterectomy. Estrogen levels in the body may decrease. However, libido and sexual pleasure are not affected by the procedure of hysterectomy.
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How deadly is an ovarian tumor?
Ovarian tumors are usually benign in nature. However, some ovarian tumors can become cancerous, and hence, become life-threatening. Ovarian tumors can lead to ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer usually remains undetected in the early stages, making it fatal in the later stages. It spreads to the pelvis and abdomen. In the later stages of ovarian cancer, symptoms such as loss of appetite and weight loss appear. Depending on the stage of cancer, surgery or chemotherapy is suggested as treatment options.
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