Dr. Alpana Gupta Khare, Obstetrician I Gynaecologist I Infertility treatment specialist

Hysterectomy, the surgical removal of Uterus  Hysterectomy: Causes, Types, Procedure and Recovery By Dr. Alpana Gupta Khare – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Navi Mumbai Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure in which the uterus (womb) is removed. It is commonly performed for women suffering from various gynecological conditions that do not respond to medical treatment. Common Reasons for Hysterectomy A hysterectomy may be recommended for: • Uterine Fibroids – Non-cancerous growths causing heavy bleeding and pelvic pain • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding – Excessive menstrual bleeding not controlled by medicines • Endometriosis – Growth of uterine lining tissue outside the uterus • Uterine Prolapse – Dropping of the uterus due to weak pelvic muscles • Gynecological Cancers – Cancer of uterus, cervix, or ovaries Types of Hysterectomy Total Hysterectomy – Removal of uterus and cervix Subtotal (Partial) Hysterectomy – Removal of uterus while preserving the cervix Radical Hysterectomy – Remov...