A hysterectomy is a surgery to remove the uterus and is often done to treat conditions like fibroids, heavy bleeding, or cancer. Depending on the type, it may also involve removing the cervix or ...

The common procedure can impact your health in surprising ways.

A hysterectomy is the primary treatment for endometrial cancer. It involves the removal of the uterus and cervix and possibly the ovaries and fallopian tubes, depending on the cancer stage and type.

Both procedures are used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding and other uterine conditions. Endometrial ablation is a less invasive form of surgery that destroys the lining of the uterus, while a ...

There are four types of hysterectomy. The one you have will depend on why you need it and how much of your reproductive system can safely remain. A hysterectomy involves the removal of part or all of ...

CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) — Ascension St. Vincent Carmel is the first hospital in the state to offer fibroid removal without cutting the skin. The procedure uses a radio frequency to reduce the growth of ...

Women genetically predisposed to two types of gynecological cancer can eliminate their risk by having surgery to remove the uterus and ovaries, according to a local study. The study found that such ...