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How old do i have to be to get a hysterectomy?

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Dr. Patrick Mckenna answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Depends: Technically hysterectomy can be performed at any age. But hysterectomy is not usually done electively. Hysterectomy is a major surgery that is reserved for specific conditions.

Dr Patel agreed

Answered 9/10/2015

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