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 ...

Lena Dunham recently revealed that she underwent a total hysterectomy to try to end her endometriosis pain. Lena, 31, wrote an essay for Vogue saying she decided to go through with the procedure after ...

DEAR DR. REINISCH: I am a healthy 37-year-old, and had a partial hysterectomy in January of 1985. Now I find myself wanting to have a child and was wondering if there is any operation I might have to ...

In an age when so many once private topics are out in the open, many women are still very reluctant to talk about hysterectomies, perhaps because of the potential emotional implications of losing the ...

Brenda Leuzzi worked as a personal trainer and wanted to get back to her clients quickly after surgery for troublesome fibroids. A minimally invasive procedure promised her that short recovery. "I was ...

In a detailed and emotional essay for Vogue, Lena Dunham revealed her decision to undergo a total hysterectomy to remove her uterus and cervix. Although the 31-year-old's ovaries remain untouched, the ...

If the hysterectomy included the removal of the ovaries, a person could have a higher risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, bone loss, or urinary incontinence. If the person has a ...

Have you had a tonsillectomy (your tonsils taken out), appendectomy (your appendix removed) or lumpectomy (removal of a lump from your breast)? The suffix “ectomy” denotes surgical removal of the ...

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 ...