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What is a hysterectomy and what are the risks associated with it?
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A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a woman's uterus. It can be done for a variety of reasons, including cancer, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, adenomyosis, and abnormal uterine bleeding. The risk factors associated with a hysterectomy include complications from anesthesia, infection, bleeding, blood clots, damage to other organs, and death.