Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy

“If your healthcare provider recommends a hysterectomy,
make sure you understand the procedure
and how to safely recover from surgery”.1

Umbrella

What may the Hysterectomy Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Abdominal Hysterectomy
  • Hysterectomy
  • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (Keyhole Surgery)
  • Partial Hysterectomy
  • Radial Hysterectomy
  • Subtotal Hysterectomy
  • Supracervical Hysterectomy
  • Total Hysterectomy
  • Total Hysterectomy With Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
  • Total Hysterectomy With Oophorectomy
  • Vaginal Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy

What is a hysterectomy?

DotS the definition of a hysterectomy may vary. In Hysterectomy the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) definition is:

“A hysterectomy is an operation to remove your uterus (womb). There are different types of hysterectomy and related procedures.

If you have a hysterectomy, doctors usually recommend keeping the ovaries, because removing them can cause early menopause and other health issues”.2

In Hysterectomy: Overview – What Is A Hysterectomy? the (United States) Cleveland Clinic’s definition is:

“A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of your uterus and, most likely, your cervix. Depending on the reason for the surgery, a hysterectomy may involve removing surrounding organs and tissues, like your fallopian tubes and ovaries.

You won’t be able to get pregnant and you won’t get your menstrual period after a hysterectomy”.3

Total Hysterectomy

What is a total hysterectomy?

DotS the definition of a total hysterectomy may vary. In Hysterectomy: Overview – What Is A Hysterectomy? Different Kinds of Hysterectomy the Cleveland Clinic’s definition is:

  • “Total hysterectomy: Removing your uterus and cervix but leaving your ovaries. Because you still have your ovaries, you won’t enter menopause immediately after surgery. A total hysterectomy is removal of the entire uterus which includes the cervix”.4

In Hysterectomy: What Are the Different Types of Hysterectomies? the Office on Women’s Health, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Womenshealth.gov’s definition is:

  • “A total hysterectomy removes all of the uterus, including the cervix. The ovaries and the fallopian tubes may or may not be removed. This is the most common type of hysterectomy”.5

Total Hysterectomy With Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy

What is a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy?

DotS the definition of a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy may vary. In What Is A Hysterectomy? Total Hysterectomy With Oophorectomy Hysterectomy.org’s definition is:

“A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, otherwise known as the womb. The removal of the ovaries in addition to a hysterectomy – is called an oophorectomy”.6

In Hysterectomy: Overview – Types of Hysterectomy the (United Kingdom) NHS’s definition is:

  • “Total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy – the womb, cervix, fallopian tubes (salpingectomy) and ovaries (oophorectomy) are removed”.7

Subtotal Hysterectomy

What is a subtotal hysterectomy?

DotS the definition of a subtotal hysterectomy may vary. The NHS’s definition is:

  • “Subtotal hysterectomy – the main body of the womb is removed, leaving the cervix in place”.8

Hysterectomy Types

What are hysterectomy types?

In What Is A Hysterectomy? Hysterectomy.org elaborate on:

Hysterectomy Types

Hysterectomy Considerations

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Common or Not

How common are hysterectomies?

In Hysterectomy: Overview – How Common Is It To Get A Hysterectomy? according to the Cleveland Clinic:

“Approximately 600,000 females get hysterectomies in the United States each year”.9

Menopause After Surgery?

Is menopause after surgery, inevitable?

In Hysterectomy: What Happens After A Hysterectomy? Earlier Menopause After A Hysterectomy the JH note:

“If you have a hysterectomy and keep your ovaries, your periods will stop. But that doesn’t mean you are in menopause.

When both ovaries are removed during surgery, you will experience menopause right away (medically induced menopause).

Talk to your doctor if you have menopausal symptoms after the surgery”.10

Pap Tests

Do women still need regular Pap tests after a hysterectomy?

Womenshealth.gov explain:

“Maybe. You will still need regular Pap tests (or Pap smear) to screen for cervical cancer if you:

  • Did not have your cervix removed
  • Had a hysterectomy because of cancer or precancer

Ask your doctor what is best for you and how often you should have Pap tests”.11

Health Care Provider

What if I am unsure about having a hysterectomy?

In Hysterectomy: Additional Details – A Note From Cleveland Clinic the Cleveland Clinic elaborate on:

“Getting a hysterectomy can be an emotional experience. While it can offer relief and peace of mind, it can also be a difficult recovery and leave you with feelings of loss. If your healthcare provider recommends a hysterectomy, make sure you understand the procedure and how to safely recover from surgery. Be sure to follow their recommendations on things to avoid while you recover at home. Most people can go back to their usual activities six to eight weeks after a hysterectomy”.12

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  1. Hysterectomy: Additional Details – A Note From Cleveland Clinic. Last Reviewed: 31 May 2024. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/4852-hysterectomy Accessed: 22 June 2026
  2. Hysterectomy: What Is A Hysterectomy? Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-topics/ovaries-and-uterus/hysterectomy/#section-what-is-a-hysterectomy Accessed: 22 June 2026
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Topic Last Updated: 11 September 2026 – Topic Last Reviewed: 22 June 2026

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