Does Hysterectomy Increase Risk Of Heart Disease?
- Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy - Hysterectomy
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
References
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. ACOG practice bulletin. Alternatives to hysterectomy in the management of leiomyomas. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Aug;112(2 Pt 1):387-400.
Bradley LD. Uterine fibroid embolization: a viable alternative to hysterectomy. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Aug;201(2):127-35.
Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Farr S, Folger SG, Paulen M,...
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