When a surgeon removes your uterus, other organs may shift to fill the space. Depending on the type of hysterectomy, you may have other reproductive organs removed as well. A hysterectomy is a ...

Hysterectomy is surgical removal of a woman's uterus. Some of the diseases and conditions that can be resolved through this process include; abnormal bleeding, adenomyosis, dysmenorrhea or painful ...

Patients often are in the dark about which organs remain and which were removed — particularly the ovaries, which profoundly influence lifelong health. Patients often are in the dark about which ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Having a hysterectomy can increase your odds of weight gain. But there are steps you can take to prevent this from happening or lose ...

A “bigger stomach” and bloating are commonly reported side effects of a hysterectomy, with many possible causes, including post-surgical inflammation, gas, and hormonal changes related to uterus ...

A hysterectomy can feel overwhelming for many women. Sure, it’s one of the most common procedures among women every year. But knowing that it’s widely performed doesn’t make the anticipation any less ...

An early hysterectomy may serve as an independent risk factor for developing future diabetes, according to a French cohort study. Compared with women with an intact uterus, those who underwent a ...