Two days after her hysterectomy, Carol Minasian is back on track. "I was amazed," she said. Doctors credit a new procedure that removes the uterus with a few tiny cuts. "The traditional way involves ...

Recovery after a hysterectomy requires steady rest and supportive habits that create gentle comfort. The body responds well to calm environments that reduce tension across tender areas. A structured ...

Renee Burcin never missed an annual exam and not once had her Pap come back as abnormal, so her cancer diagnosis — and news that she would need a hysterectomy — came as a shock. “I have been extremely ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Having a hysterectomy can increase your odds of weight gain. But there are steps you can take to prevent this from happening or lose ...

With any luck, Pauline Atkinson will be out stalking big game when archery season opens next month. That's despite undergoing a hysterectomy last week. Most women who have the procedure, which removes ...

Patients often are in the dark about which organs remain and which were removed — particularly the ovaries, which profoundly influence lifelong health. Patients often are in the dark about which ...