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According to the NHS, around 40,000 hysterectomies are carried out in the UK every year and this figure does not include those performed privately.  It is estimated that 1 in 5 women will experience the operation. Hysterectomy can, and does, help to ease many gynaecological complaints, including painful and heavy bleeding, endometriosis, fibroids and prolapse of the uterus. It is one of the most common surgical procedures carried out on women the world over and can involve the removal of the womb, the fallopian tubes, the ovaries, part of the vagina and the cervix. Once a hysterectomy has been carried out, a woman will face a major life stage which can be incredibly liberating for many, but can also be heart-rending for others. You can find out more about every aspect of hysterectomy at this website, please browse around and find the information you need to help you as you make, what can be a very difficult decision.

This is the section of the web site where you can find out more information about hysterectomy and what it might mean for you. We have included information on the practicalities of types of hysterectomy, surgical menopause and on hormone replacement therapy. We have also given you some previously published articles about how hysterectomy may impact on personal relationships.

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If, as a result of reading this information, you have more questions; please feel free to use our hysterectomy forums or send an email to us at info@hysterectomy-association.org.uk.