NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who have a hysterectomy for non-cancerous conditions seem to fare similarly well in terms of psychological well-being whether they have all or part of the uterus ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key Takeaways: A hysterectomy that removes both ovaries may trigger menopause immediately if both ovaries are removed ...

A Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, which improves the prognosis for uterine cancer and provides relief from troublesome symptoms such as pelvic pain and heavy irregular periods. A ...

Stacia Alexander was 25 and pregnant when her OB-GYN first recommended a hysterectomy. It was 1996, and an ultrasound had revealed fibroids growing in the walls of her uterus. But she knew what the ...

If the hysterectomy included the removal of the ovaries, a person could have a higher risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, bone loss, or urinary incontinence. If the person has a ...

There are numerous surgical procedures available for different problems and to cure variety of diseases. Some of these problems need to be eradicated before they lead to some serious illness or ...

RECENTLY HAD A PT/H ITS BEEN 7 WEEKSSENES I BEEN TO MY GYN FOR CHECK UP WAS TOLD EVERY THINGS WAS OK. NOW MY HUSBAND IS BEGING ME FOR SEX .I AM SO NOT INTERESTED.WHEN HE TOUCHES ME I CHRING I JUST GET ...

Have you had a tonsillectomy (your tonsils taken out), appendectomy (your appendix removed) or lumpectomy (removal of a lump from your breast)? The suffix “ectomy” denotes surgical removal of the ...