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Can Diet Relieve Symptoms Of Fibroids?
- Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy - Surgery
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Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. The ovaries may also be removed, although this is not necessary for fibroid treatment. Hysterectomy is a permanent solution for fibroids, and is an option if other treatments have not worked or are not appropriate.
A woman cannot become pregnant after having a hysterectomy. If the ovaries are removed along with the uterus, hysterectomy causes immediate menopause.
Types of Hysterectomies
Once a decision for a hysterectomy has been...
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Fibroids
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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