Ovarian Voice: Pause to Listen

Authors

  • Cynthia M. Morawski University of Ottawa.

Keywords:

Surgical menopause, Women's health

Abstract

In 1999, over half a million American and Canadian women experienced surgical menopause after the removal of their ovaries (NAMS, 2001). This paper focuses on one woman's struggle with this significant life event. Two poems written by this woman receive special emphasis.

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Published

2003-04-01