Tests whether removing fallopian tubes affects menopause timing
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial studies whether an “opportunistic salpingectomy” (removing fallopian tubes) during sterilization changes when menopause happens. It compares people who have this procedure to those who get different sterilization (tubal ligation) or none.
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Who can take part
- You are not yet in menopause (still premenopausal) when you join
- Your age is between 30 and 45 (and for the comparison group, typically 35 to 45)
- You are planning sterilization surgery that either includes fallopian tube removal or another option/no sterilization
- You will still have some ovarian tissue after surgery (your ovaries are not fully removed)
- You can understand spoken or written Dutch
- You agree to take part in surveys (and give informed consent)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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