Medical science has improved human health markedly in modern times. However, the history of medical practice in the U.S. has a dark side. Following are a few examples: 1) A few decades ago patients ...

Hysterectomy is an operation procedure, meant to remove a woman's uterus. In a supracervial or subtotal hysterectomy, a surgeon removes only the upper part of the uterus, leaving the cervix in place.

In the Midlife, Menopause and Sexual Health facility, the topic of hysterectomy often comes up. While it's a scary topic, it can help women suffering from symptoms like heavy bleeding or pelvis pain.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The overall rate of hysterectomies has declined substantially in the United States since 1965, although the rate of decline has recently slowed down and increased among ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - During hysterectomy operations, surgeons often remove a woman's ovaries as well as her uterus. But new research suggests that for women are not at high risk for ovarian ...

Previous meta-analyses examining the association between hysterectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy and stroke risk have had mixed results. This meta-analysis showed that hysterectomy and/or bilateral ...

September 1, 2015 - For women undergoing hysterectomy, removal of "hanging" abdominal fat and skin--a cosmetic procedure called panniculectomy--can be performed at the same surgery without increasing ...

Since my hysterectomy 6 years ago, I've continued to get an annual Pap test. But my new doctor says I don't need it. Do I? I still have my ovaries Whether you need a Pap test depends on the type of ...