Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a woman’s uterus (womb). After a hysterectomy, a woman will no longer have menstrual periods and cannot become pregnant.
Types of Hysterectomy
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Total Hysterectomy – Removal of the entire uterus and cervix.
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Partial (Subtotal) Hysterectomy – Only the uterus is removed, the cervix remains.
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Radical Hysterectomy – Removal of the uterus, cervix, upper part of the vagina, and surrounding tissues (usually for cancer treatment).
Why Hysterectomy is Done
Doctors may recommend a hysterectomy for several conditions such as:
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Uterine Fibroids – Non-cancerous growths in the uterus
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Endometriosis – Tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus
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Uterine Cancer
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Cervical Cancer
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Adenomyosis – Thickening of the uterine walls
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Uterine Prolapse – The uterus slips into the vaginal canal
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Severe abnormal bleeding or chronic pelvic pain
Methods of Hysterectomy
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Abdominal Hysterectomy – Through an incision in the abdomen
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Vaginal Hysterectomy – Through the vagina without external cuts
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Laparoscopic or Robotic Hysterectomy – Minimally invasive surgery using small incisions