Recovery from an abdominal hysterectomy may take around 6 weeks, whereas recovery from other types of hysterectomy may take 3–4 weeks. Incisions to the abdomen will heal gradually, but there will be a ...

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 ...

A hysterectomy can feel overwhelming for many women. Sure, it’s one of the most common procedures among women every year. But knowing that it’s widely performed doesn’t make the anticipation any less ...

Patients often are in the dark about which organs remain and which were removed — particularly the ovaries, which profoundly influence lifelong health. Patients often are in the dark about which ...

If you have a hysterectomy that involves removing your ovaries, you will have a more sudden menopause. You may have more severe symptoms, and it may increase your risk for some health conditions.

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 ...