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Hysterectomy: Surgery to remove the uterus, sometimes with the cervix, tubes or ovaries. It is done for fibroids, heavy bleeding, prolapse, cancer.
Surgery to remove the uterus, sometimes with the cervix, tubes or ovaries.
Fibroids, heavy bleeding, prolapse, cancer.
Blood tests; fasting; sometimes bowel preparation.
Bleeding, infection, injury to bladder or bowel, early menopause if ovaries are removed.
Hospital stay 1 to 4 days; full recovery 4 to 8 weeks.
What is uterus removal?
Surgery to remove the uterus, sometimes with the cervix, tubes or ovaries.
Why is uterus removal done?
Fibroids, heavy bleeding, prolapse, cancer.
How do I prepare for uterus removal?
Blood tests; fasting; sometimes bowel preparation.
How long is recovery after uterus removal?
Hospital stay 1 to 4 days; full recovery 4 to 8 weeks.
What are the risks of uterus removal?
Bleeding, infection, injury to bladder or bowel, early menopause if ovaries are removed.
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