Hysterectomy is the second most common surgery for women in their reproductive years, right after cesarean section. Nearly 68% of these surgeries are done to address non-cancerous conditions such as ...

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 ...

In December of last year, when I was 31, I underwent a hysterectomy. Surgery was a hard choice, made due to medical complications including a hereditary degenerative disease, endometriosis, and a host ...

Both procedures are used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding and other uterine conditions. Endometrial ablation is a less invasive form of surgery that destroys the lining of the uterus, while a ...

Surgery, including laparoscopy, laparotomy, and hysterectomy, is considered when endometriosis pain is severe and not relieved by medication or when infertility is a concern. While not a cure, surgery ...