A hysterectomy is a surgery to remove the uterus and is often done to treat conditions like fibroids, heavy bleeding, or cancer. Depending on the type, it may also involve removing the cervix or ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The overall rate of hysterectomies has declined substantially in the United States since 1965, although the rate of decline has recently slowed down and increased among ...

Nearly 60% of women undergo hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) for fibroids rather than having a less invasive treatment first, according to a study published last year. This was the focus of a ...

A “bigger stomach” and bloating are commonly reported side effects of a hysterectomy, with many possible causes, including post-surgical inflammation, gas, and hormonal changes related to uterus ...

Medical science has improved human health markedly in modern times. However, the history of medical practice in the U.S. has a dark side. Following are a few examples: 1) A few decades ago patients ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Key-hole surgery to treat endometriosis is associated with good short-term outcomes but has a high reoperation rate in the long run, research suggests. Hysterectomy, on the ...