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hysterectomy

Patient Story

Sexual health, at every age

Thanks to candid questions, Brenda Marihugh learned that intimacy could be possible again.

Patient Story

‘The most terrifying thing we have ever done’

After an extremely complicated pregnancy, Mallory Hoeve delivered a healthy baby girl.  “We know how blessed we are,” she says.

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‘So comforting’

After pelvic floor reconstruction, Berdeana Matthews is back to enjoying life.

When periods become problematic

A gynecologist shares solutions to the pain and discomfort of abnormal menstruation.

Patient Story

A red flag

Chris Groenheide knew she couldn't dismiss an irregular cycle as the beginning stage of menopause. A series of tests led to a troubling diagnosis: cancer.

Patient Story

‘Time to get this taken care of’

A prolapsed organ led a 68-year-old retiree to choose surgery. The outcome: She'll be back on the ski slopes this winter.

Patient Story

‘If you think something is off, take care of it’

After conquering endometrial cancer, Glenna Veneberg wants other women to pay attention to their symptoms.

Hysterectomy may have long-term health risks

Women who undergo the procedure may develop greater risk factors for heart disease and other health issues—even if they keep their ovaries.

Many U.S. women unaware of fibroid treatments

The bottom line? Hysterectomy isn't the only choice.

Few like to talk (or think) about it

But recommendations for Pap smears have changed. Find out what you don't know that could save your life with this doctor Q&A.

Patient Story

‘It’s worth a shot’

Instead of a hysterectomy, some women might qualify for a less-invasive procedure that essentially starves fibroids.

Patient Story

‘Why wait for cancer to find me?’

With a strong family history and a dangerous gene mutation, Kelley Miller decided to fend off potential cancer with proactive surgeries.