Removal of Ovaries Not a Good Solution

It is with complete and total disbelief that I read about the abominable procedure encouraged by Dr. Philip J. DiSaia of tearing out the ovaries of women over 35 years of age if there is a history of ovarian cancer in their immediate family (“When TV and Life Part Company,” Feb. 27).

How does he know if a woman can tolerate replacement estrogen therapy after this barbaric procedure is inflicted on her? Nothing replaces the role of one’s natural ovaries. Endocrinologists are just finding out the role natural hormones play in the quality of our lives.

PETER J. CHUNG, Los Angeles