What is Hysterectomy?
Category: Surgeries
Most popular types: Abdominal hysterectomy Partial Hysterectomy Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH) Show all
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A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Hysterectomy may be total (removing the body, fundus, and cervix of the uterus; often called "complete") or partial (removal of the uterine body but leaving the cervical stump, also called "supracervical").
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovarian cancer | 332 | 8 | |
| Endometriosis | 295 | 37 | |
| Uterine fibroids | 188 | 36 | |
| Uterine cancer | 66 | 12 | |
| Endometrial cancer | 60 | 7 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 23 | |
| Moderate | 33 | |
| Mild | 27 | |
| None | 54 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Hysterectomy
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hot flashes | 11 | |
| Pain | 8 | |
| Surgical menopause | 7 | |
| Abdominal adhesions | 5 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 5 | |
| Menopause | 5 |
Why patients stopped taking Hysterectomy
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course of treatment ended | 1 | |
| Other | 1 |
Duration
Stopped having Hysterectomy
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 505 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 1 | |
| 10 years or more | 8 |
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