Deciding to undergo a hysterectomy wasn’t a simple choice for Melody Brown. Before going under the knife, she first weighed many factors. Her uterine fibroids were making life difficult. She faced ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Having a hysterectomy can increase your odds of weight gain. But there are steps you can take to prevent this from happening or lose ...

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 ...

Hysterectomy is a uterus removal surgery done through an incision in the abdominal wall, vagina or laparoscopy. This minimally invasive technique is often done to treat symptoms caused by a medical ...

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 ...

Pregnancy is biologically dependent on the uterus. Once it’s removed, natural conception and gestation are considered impossible. Still, reports of “pregnancy after hysterectomy” surface occasionally; ...