Will removing fallopian tubes bring on menopause earlier? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07423143

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Umeå University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 2100 women under 55 who had a hysterectomy, some with fallopian tube removal and some without. Researchers want to see if removing the tubes leads to earlier menopause. Participants will collect a few drops of blood at home and answer online questionnaires twice, one year apart. The results will help women understand the trade-offs of this common procedure.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could clarify whether removing fallopian tubes during hysterectomy affects menopause timing, helping women make informed surgical decisions.
What could go wrong: This is an observational follow-up study, not a treatment trial. Results may show no clear link, and individual menopause timing varies widely, limiting general conclusions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ovarian cancer prevention target

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MENOPAUSE OPPORTUNISTIC SALPINGECTOMY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Umeå University

Umeå, 90346, Sweden

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