A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a woman's uterus. The uterus, also known as the womb, is where a baby grows when a woman is pregnant. The uterine lining is the source of menstrual blood.

You may need a hysterectomy for many reasons. The surgery can be used to treat a number of chronic pain conditions as well as certain types of cancer and infections and abnormal bleeding.

The extent of a hysterectomy varies depending on the reason for the surgery. In most cases, the entire uterus is removed. The doctor may also remove the ovaries and the fallopian tubes during the procedure.

Once you've had a hysterectomy, you'll stop having menstrual periods. You'll also be unable to get pregnant.

Why is a Hysterectomy Performed?

• Chronic pelvic pain
• Uncontrollable vaginal bleeding
• Cancer of the Uterus, Cervix, or Ovaries
• Fibroids, which are benign tumours that grow in the uterus
• Pelvic inflammatory disease, which is a serious infection of the reproductive organs
• Uterine Prolapse, which occurs when the uterus drops through the cervix and protrudes from the vagina

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