What's the difference between a hysterectomy and a hysterotomy?

Hysterectomy is surgical removal of the uterus. Hysterotomy is an incision in the uterus. Usually this is done during a c-section to get the baby out.

I work in surgery, and I happen to assist in these cases all the time. This is a very routine procedure, and generally very safe. I have probably assisted in about 50 cases in the past 8 months, a...

A lot of people get confused and think that if everything is taken out then it's a total hysterectomy but a lot are mistaken. Total means that both the uterus and cervix are removed. The ter...

If a woman had the hysterectomy for endometriosis or adenomyosis then it is possible for her to continue bleeding every month sometimes very heavy. The cervix is still part of the uterus. I answere...

When you cough you are pulling at your stitches. They cut through muscle to get your uterus out. You have to wait 8 weeks to have sex to give your body ample time to heal. My mom had a vaginal hyst...

22 is old enough to make your own decisions. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise! Getting a hysterectomy does not mean you can't have children. If you meet THE guy and he wants kids of...

If anything a little better. I had a total hysterectomy June 08.

In a country where we are free and have freedom to choose to change our sex why wouldn't a woman have a choice in having a hysterectomy if its by choice or due to family hx. Its their body and...