Explaining the Different Types of Hysterectomies
The decision to undergo a hysterectomy is often a major turning point in a woman’s health journey, and it is one that usually comes after a long road of managing symptoms that have affected her daily life. In my practice, I find that much of the confusion surrounding this surgery stems from the terminology itself. So let’s discuss exactly what anatomical part each term refers to, and what is removed in each procedure, so you can understand exactly what is being proposed for your body and why.