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 ...

Each year about 600,000 women in the U.S. get a hysterectomy -- and despite medical advances in recent years, some will face a longer, more painful recovery than they might have needed. That's because ...

Removing part of the uterus using a keyhole surgery technique is a more effective way of treating heavy menstrual bleeding than the current most common operation, according to new research led by the ...

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 ...

But does it have any effect on your weight? Having a hysterectomy doesn’t cause weight loss directly. However, depending on the underlying condition it’s treating, some people might experience weight ...

A hysterectomy is a surgical operation to remove the uterus, an organ located in the female pelvis. Attached to the uterus on either side is a single fallopian tube and one ovary. During pregnancy, a ...

"There won’t be any more halo of worry hanging over my head," the chef, 55, wrote in a candid social media post on Tuesday Sandra Lee is out of surgery after undergoing a complete hysterectomy Tuesday ...

For women undergoing hysterectomy, removal of 'hanging' abdominal fat and skin -- a cosmetic procedure called panniculectomy -- can be performed at the same surgery without increasing the risk of ...

Sandra Lee is undergoing a hysterectomy surgery — nearly seven years after being diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. The lifestyle guru, 55, was due to have the operation in Los Angeles on ...

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 second opinion physician was held liable for an unnecessary hysterectomy despite a laboratory mix-up at the original facility.