Angelina Jolie’s Doctor Honors Promise to Remove Her Ovaries

Angelina Jolie had a heartfelt encounter with medical staff prior to undergoing a procedure to remove her ovaries earlier this year.

The doctor who performed the surgery was the same one who had treated her late mother, Marcheline Bertrand, who passed away from ovarian cancer in 2007.

Angelina revealed that her mother had asked the doctor to promise her that she would remove Angelina's ovaries.

When they met, both Angelina and the doctor were emotional, as the doctor said, “I promised your mother, and I gotta do this.”

This is not the first time Angelina has faced such a serious health decision.

In 2013, she underwent a double mastectomy after discovering that she had an 87% risk of developing bre-st cancer.

This recent procedure came about after a blood test showed signs of early-stage ovarian cancer.

Angelina's husband, Brad Pitt, described the time leading up to the surgery as “terribly moving.”

He was in France when Angelina called him with the news and immediately flew back to be by her side.

He witnessed his wife's strength during this difficult period and expressed how challenging it was not being there for her.

The procedure has brought on early menopause for Angelina, and she admits that she “feels different” now.

Each woman's experience with menopause is unique, and Angelina did not know how she would emotionally respond to it.

She anticipated physical changes after her double mastectomy, but the hormonal shifts and emotional changes caused by the removal of her ovaries are different.

She acknowledges that she feels a noticeable difference.

In light of this news, Angelina and Brad have been open about their personal lives.

They recently gave a joint interview, discussing their marriage and Angelina's health.

Despite the challenges they have faced, their love and support for one another remain strong.

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