Hi,
Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition of excessive proliferation of the cells of the endometrium, or inner
lining of the uterus. Most cases of endometrial hyperplasia result from high levels of estrogens, combined
with insufficient levels of the progesterone-like hormones which ordinarily counteract estrogen's
proliferative effects on this tissue.
Ovarian cancer has been known to be affected by a lot of reasons, some of which are related to the hormone and
pregnancy status of the person. It may also be related to other cancers such as gastrointestinal cancers in
the family as you have indicated. It is unclear to me from this post that what are the reasons other than
family history of GI cancer which may prompt your surgeon to include an oopherectomy.
You may get another consultation or ask the same doctor why he thinks you should get this done, in spite of
havinf any other symptoms. Endometrial hyperplasia is not directly linked, other than the fact that the
ovarian cancer may be related to hormonal changes, which are seen in many cases including endometrial
hyperplasia.
The second part of your question is also true and I would agree that menopause would put you at a greater risk
for these conditions. However, the degree of benefit and risk may need to be analyzed in your case.
let me know your thoughts/inputs/queries if any.
Best regards
