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Identify the gland and hormone(s) affected by oophorectomy

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The hormones affected by oophorectomy are estrogen and progesterone.

The gland affected by oophorectomy is the pituitary gland.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Oophorectomy is a procedure to remove one or both ovaries. It is done to prevent ovarian cancer or endometriosis.
  • The ovaries make most of the body's estrogen. when ovaries are removed there will be a sudden drop in the estrogen levels. To tackle it, estrogen therapy is given.
  • Due to the disruption of the Hypothalamus ovary connection. the Pituitary gland produces more Follicle-stimulating hormone (LSH), Luteinizing hormone (LH), Gonadotropins.

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