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. 2012 Mar;95(3):36-9.

Reassessing hysterectomy

Elizabeth A Stewart  1 , Lynne T Shuster, Walter A Rocca
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Reassessing hysterectomy

Elizabeth A Stewart et al. Minn Med. 2012 Mar.

Abstract

Hysterectomy is widely used for treating a variety of gynecologic conditions. Most hysterectomies are elective and are performed to treat benign indications for which there are other effective alternatives. Observational studies are increasingly highlighting the effects of hysterectomy and concomitant oophorectomy on a variety of long-term health outcomes including fracture risk, pelvic floor dysfunction, all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, and neurologic function. Individualizing therapy and discussing appropriate alternatives to hysterectomy is an important responsibility for all health care providers.

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