A study of 239,907 women from the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) and NHS II examined cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk after hysterectomy with or without oophorectomy. Results showed increased CVD risk ...

Hysterectomies are among the most common surgeries performed, with more than 400,000 people undergoing a hysterectomy every year in the U.S. However, they’re also perhaps one of the most misunderstood ...

Mayo Clinic researchers show that hysterectomy with ovarian conservation is associated with a significantly increased risk of several cardiovascular diseases and metabolic conditions. The findings are ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women aged 30 years or younger were more likely to regret undergoing hysterectomy for benign disease.

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; ...

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.

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 ...

A hysterectomy is a complex procedure, and the type performed can significantly impact recovery, future health, and quality ...