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Article: Hysterectomy; Key Q&A.
- Article from:
- NWHRC Health Center - Hysterectomy
- Article date:
- March 16, 2005
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* What are the medical reasons for a hysterectomy?
Hysterectomy often is recommended for abnormal uterine bleeding and for treating cancer of the ovaries, uterus or fallopian tube. Hysterectomy may also be recommended for colon, rectum or bladder cancers that have spread to the reproductive organs. Invasive cervical cancer also is an indication for hysterectomy. Hysterectomy can relieve chronic abdominal pain and fibroids, endometriosis and certain other disorders. Genital prolapse may also be an indication for hysterectomy.
* How is a hysterectomy performed?
The uterus may be removed through either an incision in the abdomen or through an ...