Hysterectomy, in the simplest sense, is the surgery to remove the uterus from a woman’s body. It is performed as a final and definite solution for multiple pathological uterine conditions, such as-

• Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids (Leiomyomas)

• Endometriosis

• Irregular, excessive, or painful menstrual bleeding (Dysmenorrhea)

• Uterine Prolapse

Studies report hysterectomy as the second most frequently performed surgery for women in the world and

US alone records approximately 600,000 cases of hysterectomies every year. Recently, a study revealed, while only 6 out of 1000 women underwent hysterectomy surgery in America, India recorded an overwhelming number, that is, 17 out of 1000 women- a statistic, more than double the US records!

While hysterectomy itself is a very common and medically safe surgery, it also invariably means removing a woman’s biological capacity to birth a child. This is why we always suggest consulting more than 1 doctor and assessing all the alternate treatment options. Yet, if the condition persists, a hysterectomy may be operated as a final resolve.