What is Hysterectomy?
CATEGORY: Surgeries
TYPES:Generic: HysterectomyBrand:
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Hysterectomy may be total (removing the body, fundus, and cervix of the uterus; often called "complete") or partial (removal of the uterine body but leaving the cervical stump, also called "supracervical").
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How do members experience Hysterectomy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovarian cancer | 344 | 8 | |
| Endometriosis | 305 | 39 | |
| Uterine fibroids | 186 | 36 | |
| Uterine cancer | 68 | 10 | |
| Endometrial cancer | 64 | 7 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hot flashes | 11 | |
| Pain | 8 | |
| Surgical menopause | 7 | |
| Abdominal adhesions | 5 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 5 | |
| Menopause | 5 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 23 | |
| Moderate | 35 | |
| Mild | 28 | |
| None | 53 |
Member evaluations
SoreMomma
evaluated on Apr 06, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Major
- Side effects: None
Jansim
evaluated on Oct 15, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for vaginal bleeding: Major
- Side effects: None
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ohiomom003
evaluated on Dec 22, 2002
- Perceived effectiveness for endometriosis: Major
- Side effects: None
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