What is Abdominal hysterectomy?
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TYPES:Generic: Hysterectomy
An abdominal hysterectomy involves the removal of the entire uterus (uterine body, cervix, and fundus), as opposed to a supraventricular hysterectomy in which the cervix is left intact.
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How do members experience Abdominal hysterectomy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endometriosis | 50 | 7 | |
| Uterine fibroids | 44 | 8 | |
| Cervical cancer | 7 | 2 | |
| Ovarian cancer | 7 | 0 | |
| Adenomyosis | 4 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hot flashes | 3 | |
| Menopause | 3 | |
| Surgical menopause | 3 | |
| Abdominal pain | 2 | |
| Internal bleeding (hemorrhage) | 2 | |
| Pain | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 9 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 8 |
Member evaluations
SoreMomma
evaluated on Apr 06, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): 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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