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Mayo Clinic Minute: Minimally invasive hysterectomy

Dr. Megan Wasson in the operating room A hysterectomy can treat many gynecologic conditions, including fibroids, painful periods and cancer, such as endometrial, cervical, ovarian and uterine cancers. Dr. Megan Wasson, a gynecologic surgeon at Mayo Clinic, specializes in minimally invasive surgery. She says the decision to undergo a hysterectomy is highly individualized, based on each patient’s specific needs.  In many […]

Mayo Clinic researchers recommend alternatives to hysterectomy for uterine fibroids, according to study

Getty Images ROCHESTER, Minn. — Uterine fibroids are a common condition that affects up to 80% of women in their lifetime. Nearly half of those women will experience symptoms that affect their quality of life and fertility, including severe pain and anemia. Uterine fibroids are the major reason for the removal of the uterus by hysterectomy. […]