Hysterectomy for benign gynecologic disorders: when and why?

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

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