Total hysterectomy

What does "Total hysterectomy" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A total hysterectomy is a medical procedure where a woman's uterus, including the cervix, is removed. This is usually done to treat conditions such as cancer, fibroids, or heavy menstrual bleeding that hasn't responded to other treatments. After this surgery, a woman can no longer have periods or become pregnant. It's a major surgery and recovery can take several weeks.

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