
FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Hysterectomy is the second most common surgery for women in their reproductive years, right after cesarean section.Nearly 68% of these surgeries are done to address non-cancerous conditions such as abnormal uterine bleeding, uterine fibroids and endometriosis, according to Michigan Medicine. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 1 in 3 women have a hysterectomy by age 60.Here is what a hysterectomy entails, the different types of hysterectomy, the advantages and disadvantages of each, potential side effects and the recovery process.What is a hysterectomy?A hysterectomy involves the surgical removal of the uterus and, in most cases, the cervix, according to the Cleveland Clinic."In some cases, the hysterectomy is done with the...