Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. It is
the second most commonly performed gynecological surgical procedure, after
cesarean section. Removal of the uterus renders the patient unable to bear
children (as does removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes) and has surgical
risks as well as long-term effects, so the surgery is normally recommended only
when other treatment options are not available or have failed. It is expected that
the frequency of hysterectomies for non-malignant indications will continue to
fall as there are good alternatives in many cases. A hysterectomy is an
operation to remove a woman's uterus. It may also involve removal of the
cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes and other surrounding structures.
A woman may have a
hysterectomy for different reasons, including:
Uterine fibroids that cause pain, bleeding, or other
problems
Uterine prolapse, which is a sliding of the uterus from its
normal position into the vaginal canal
Cancer of the uterus, cervix, or ovaries
Endometriosis
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Chronic pelvic pain
Adenomyosis, or a thickening of the uterus
Hysterectomy for noncancerous reasons is usually considered
only after all other treatment approaches have been tried without success.
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