It takes a path to progress to decrease ovarian cancer
Bilateral salpingectomy may be right for some patients depending on their fertility intentions, genetics, and upcoming surgeries.
Patient eligibility starts here
Recognized clinical guidelines worldwide support bilateral salpingectomy as a strategy to decrease the risk of ovarian cancer in certain patients.
Specifically, the Society of Gynecologic Oncology and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists describe the appropriate candidate as:
- A patient who does not want their fallopian tubes for future fertility. This includes people who have completed childbearing
- A patient who does not have a genetic predisposition to ovarian cancer
- A patient who is planning hysterectomy, surgical sterilization, or potentially other pelvic surgery
Empower patients with knowledge
Talk to your patients about whether they are a candidate for bilateral salpingectomy and how they can learn more.