 Two years later, in March 2015, after annual test results indicated possible signs of early ovarian cancer, she underwent a preventive salpingo-oophorectomy, as she had a 50% risk of developing ovarian cancer due to the same genetic anomaly.Despite hormone replacement therapy, the surgery brought on premature menopause.After completing each operation, Jolie discussed her mastectomy and oophorectomy in op-eds published by "The New York Times", with the aim of helping other women make informed health choices.