Video:Reasons for Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is the removal of some or all of a female's reproductive organs. Learn the reasons for a hysterectomy and more about the procedure.
Transcript:Reasons for Hysterectomy
A Healthy Female Reproductive System
A woman's reproductive system includes the uterus, the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, and the vagina. The reproductive system is responsible for producing sex hormones and reproductive cells, and for supporting a developing fetus within the uterus.Why Do Some Women Have Hysterectomies?
For a variety of reasons, it may become necessary for a woman to have some or all of her reproductive organs removed. The general term for this procedure is a hysterectomy.A hysterectomy may be an appropriate treatment for women who have cancer of the uterus, cervix, or ovaries, or who have uncontrolled vaginal bleeding, uterine fibroids, or endometriosis. There are a number of ways this procedure can be performed, depending upon the reason for hysterectomy and the extent of organ removal.
Risks of a Hysterectomy
There are several potential complications associated with this procedure that should be discussed with a doctor prior to surgery.Copyrighted animations provided by Blausen Medical.
