Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. It is the second most common type of major surgery performed on women of childbearing age. Hysterectomy may be done to treat many conditions that affect the uterus, like: Uterine fibroids Endometriosis Pelvic support problems (such as uterine prolapse) Abnormal uterine bleeding Cancer Chronic pelvic … [Read more...]