What is Partial Hysterectomy?
Category: Surgeries
Generic name: Hysterectomy
A partial hysterectomy is a surgery to remove the uterus. The uterus may be removed for many reasons including uterine fibroids, cancer, endometriosis and others.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uterine fibroids | 10 | 4 | |
| Endometriosis | 9 | 2 | |
| Pain | 7 | 2 | |
| Prolapsed uterus | 4 | 0 | |
| Bleeding (hemorrhage) | 3 | 2 | |
| Birth control | 2 | 0 |
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- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 10 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Partial Hysterectomy
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime tiredness | 1 | |
| Internal bleeding (hemorrhage) | 1 | |
| Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) | 1 | |
| Vaginal bleeding | 1 |
Duration
Stopped having Partial Hysterectomy
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 31 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
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