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  • Hysterectomy

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

  • Complications

    As with all types of surgery, a hysterectomy can lead to complications.

  • Why it's necessary

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

  • 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.

  • How it's performed

    There are different types of hysterectomy.

  • Recovery

    After having a hysterectomy, you may wake up feeling tired and in some pain.

  • Postmenopausal bleeding

    Find out about postmenopausal bleeding, what could be causing it, when to get medical help and what treatments are available.

  • Adenomyosis

    Find out about adenomyosis, including symptoms, what to do if you think you have it and how it's treated.