A hysterectomy is a surgical operation to remove the uterus or womb, an organ located in the female pelvis. Attached to the uterus on either side is a fallopian tube and an ovary. During pregnancy, a ...

Researchers show that hysterectomy with ovarian conservation is associated with a significantly increased risk of several cardiovascular diseases and metabolic conditions. Mayo Clinic researchers show ...

Hysterectomy has an increased negative impact on women, including constipation and incontinence, a controversial new study indicates. The question of whether hysterectomy does more harm than good is ...

A hysterectomy can treat more severe cases of endometriosis. But it’s not necessarily a cure, as some people may still experience symptoms afterward. A hysterectomy involves removing the uterus. It’s ...

Nov. 17, 2003 — Radical hysterectomy (RH) appears to interfere with patients' sexual interest and vaginal lubrication although most other sexual and vaginal problems disappear over time, according to ...

The World Health Organization estimated 528,000 new cervical cancer occurrences and 266,000 deaths globally each year, which makes it the fourth most common cancer in women. 1 Nine (87%) of 10 ...

When a vaginal cuff is required after a hysterectomy it can add to recovery time. It’s important to keep in touch with your surgical team and follow their recovery directions. What is a vaginal cuff?

It is normal to have some bleeding, or spotting, after a hysterectomy. However, if a person experiences persistent, sudden, or heavy bleeding, it may be best to contact a doctor for evaluation. Most ...

According to Shawana Sharee Moore, PhD, a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner and associate professor at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, the treatment that’s ...

Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure for removing the uterus, which is a pelvic organ situated between the bladder and rectum in women. The uterus is the organ in which a fetus grows and develops ...