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What is a hysterectomy? i heard about it a while ago and apparently it removes your ovaries? why would someone need this?
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Removal of uterus: "hyst" refers to uterus and "ectomy" means to surgically remove. A partial hysterectomy removes only the uterus and leaves the tubes and ovaries. A total hysterectomy removes all the female reproductive organs (uterus, tubes, ovaries). The most common reason for hysterectomy is benign fibroid uterine "tumors" that cause bleeding or pain. Hysterectomies can be done for cancer of cervix / uterus.
Answered 7/13/2013
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Not the ovaries: The uterus is the "hyster" and "ectomy" means to remove. A complete hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus, but most women think that complete means to take the ovaries as well. The ovary is the "oophor" and the tube is the "salpinx" so removing the tubes and ovaries with the uterus is a "hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy".
Answered 1/5/2019
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