A hysterectomy is a common procedure that some women may need to help stop pain, bleeding, or other problems. It can be done in several ways. A laparoscopic hysterectomy is a surgery to remove a woman's uterus. A laparoscope is a thin, lighted tube with a camera. It lets your healthcare provider see and work inside the abdomen through several small incisions instead of one large incision. The uterus is an organ in the lower abdomen. It's shaped like an upside-down pear. The opening at the bottom of the uterus is the cervix. The cervix leads into the vagina. The top of the uterus is called the fundus. Two fallopian tubes connect to the uterus near the fundus. The tubes lead to the ovaries. Each month or so, one ovary releases an egg. It travels down the nearest fallopian tube to the uterus. During a hysterectomy, the whole uterus is removed. In some cases, the ovaries and fallopian tubes may also be taken out. If the ovaries are not removed, the fallopian tubes are often taken out to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. It's important to know that if you have a hysterectomy, you will no longer have periods. And you will not be able to get pregnant.
A hysterectomy is a common procedure that some women may need to help stop pain, bleeding, or other problems. It can be done in several ways, one of which is abdominally. In this video, you'll find out medical conditions that may require a hysterectomy and what to expect if you need this procedure.
A hysterectomy is a common procedure that some women may need to help stop pain, bleeding, or other problems. It can be done in several ways, one of which is vaginally. This video explains why you might need this procedure and how it is done.
Pelvic inflammatory disease is a bacterial infection of the pelvic organs. It may affect only the fallopian tubes, or it may include all the pelvic organs, the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. This video explains how this common disease occurs and what steps you can take to prevent it.
