Hysterectomy for benign gynecologic disorders: when and why?

P. G. Crosignani, Crosignani PG, G Aimi, Aimi G, Vercellini P, P Vercellini, Meschia M, M Meschia
Postgraduate medicine · 1996 · vol. 100(6) , pp. 133–40 · doi:10.3810/pgm.1996.12.131 · PMID:8960014
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This review summarizes recent epidemiologic data on hysterectomy for benign gynecologic disorders and discusses generally accepted indications for the procedure.

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Abstract

Controversy continues to swirl around hysterectomy-particularly about when and why it is appropriate for benign disorders. In the United States, one woman in three undergoes hysterectomy by age 65. The rate in the European Union nations ranges from 6% to 20%. In this review, the most recent epidemiologic data on hysterectomy are summarized, and the generally accepted indications for this procedure for benign gynecologic diseases are presented and discussed.

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endometriosis

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Genital Diseases, Female Hysterectomy Hysterectomy Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Genital Diseases, Female Genital Diseases, Female Humans Humans Leiomyoma Leiomyoma Leiomyoma Quality of Life Quality of Life Uterine Hemorrhage Uterine Hemorrhage Uterine Hemorrhage

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