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• How it's performed

  The operation you have will depend on the reason for surgery and how much of your womb and reproductive system can safely be left in place.

• Hysterectomy

  Find out about hysterectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the womb (uterus).

• Considerations

  If you have a hysterectomy, as well as having your womb removed you may have to decide whether to have your cervix or ovaries removed.

• Why it's necessary

  A hysterectomy is sometimes recommended to treat heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic inflammatory disease, prolapse of the uterus, endometriosis or fibroids.

• Linking from the NHS website

  Information about the NHS website's links policy, including how to submit a link request for consideration, removal of links, how links are chosen and social media links.

• What is cervical cancer?

  Read about cervical cancer, which is cancer found anywhere in the cervix (the opening between the vagina and the womb).

• Paget's disease of the nipple - Treatment

  Surgery is usually used, which may involve a mastectomy (removal of the breast) or breast-conserving surgery.

• Getting an IUD (intrauterine device) or copper coil fitted or removed

  Find out how to get an IUD (intrauterine device) or copper coil fitted, what happens during the procedure, and how to have an IUD removed.

• Excessive hair growth (hirsutism)

  Find out about excessive hair growth (hirsutism), including when to see a GP and information about treatments and causes.

• Getting an IUS (intrauterine system) or hormonal coil fitted or removed

  Find out how to get an IUS (intrauterine system) or hormonal coil fitted, what happens during the procedure, and how to have an IUS removed.