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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:38 pm

Hysterectomy Overview


Hysterectomy is a surgical operation to remove the uterus (womb). It may also include removing other parts of the female reproductive system such as the cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes.

Following hysterectomy, menstruation (menstrual periods) stops and the woman is no longer able to have a baby. In women who have not reached menopause, removal of the ovaries causes early menopause
Incidence and Prevalence

Hysterectomy is the second-most-common abdominal su...Read the full article
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