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Gyn dr's, if the surgeon says i may do partial hysterectomy what does he mean? cut the uterus in half ? i have fibroids on top of the uterus .thanks
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Hysterectomy: A partial hysterectomy means they take out the uterus - which will remove the fibroids - but leave your ovaries. If they take the ovaries you would have menopause and you are too young for that. Be sure to ask your doctor if yu have any more questions.
Answered 11/28/2013
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Leave the cervix: Partial hysterectomy today means leaving the cervix and removing the uterus, so yes cutting the uterus (top of the uterus) off of the cervix (bottom of the cervix). If your fibroids are on the uterus should be good with a partial hysterectomy.
Answered 11/28/2013
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