Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure in which the uterus is removed. There are several types of hysterectomy. A partial hysterectomy is when only the upper part of the uterus is removed and your ...

During recovery from hysterectomy a person may experience pain, bleeding, and constipation. There may also be menopause-type symptoms, such as hot flashes. However, the side effects can depend on the ...

A hysterectomy, it's a surgery that removes the uterus, is the second most common surgery among women in the US after having a C-section. Now, thanks to advances in technology, the procedure is much ...

Following a hysterectomy, It is normal to wake up to some pain and you may also feel some nausea. You will be prescribed medications to help relieve these symptoms. You may notice that there is a ...

A vaginal hysterectomy is a procedure to remove the uterus. Most people can go home within 24 hours of surgery, but it often takes 6 weeks to return to daily activities. There may also be long-term ...

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 ...

It’s estimated that more than 600,000 women each year undergo a hysterectomy for a variety of reasons. The surgery may be limited to the uterus, but may also include cervix and/or ovaries removal. The ...

A West Lothian woman who had surgery to remove her womb last year has written a book on her experience to help other women who undergo a hysterectomy. Mum-of-two Giovanna Surleti, who lives in ...