Women's Reproductive Health:
Hysterectomy |
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Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus; sometimes the cervix
and/or ovaries and fallopian tubes are also removed. After cesarean section,
hysterectomy is the second most frequently performed major surgical
procedure for women of reproductive age in the United States. Approximately
600,000 hysterectomies are performed annually in the United States and an
estimated 20 million U.S. women have had a hysterectomy. During
2000–2004 the overall hysterectomy rate for United States female civilian residents
was 5.4. per 1,000 women. During this time period, the overall rate of
hysterectomy decreased slightly. Hysterectomy rates were highest in women
aged 40–44 years. The three conditions most often associated with
hysterectomy were uterine leiomyoma ("fibroid tumors"), endometriosis, and
uterine prolapse.
CDC compiles information on hysterectomies by using data from the
National Hospital Discharge Survey. This survey, which collects data on
discharges from United States hospitals, provides population-based estimates of U.S.
hysterectomy rates. Data from national hysterectomy surveillance can be used
to increase understanding of the relative public health importance of the
conditions that lead to hysterectomy, identify changes in clinical practice,
and assist in setting biomedical research priorities.
Fact sheet: Hysterectomy in the United States,
2000–2004
In the United States, approximately 600,000 hysterectomies are
performed each year, and the procedure is the second most frequently
performed major surgical procedure among reproductive-aged women. Hysterectomy
Surveillance – United States, 1994—1999
Hysterectomy trends have
remained fairly stable, with the most common discharge diagnosis being
uterine fibroids. Although rates vaginal hysterectomy remained stable,
laparoscopy assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) more than doubled.
Source: MMWR 2002;51(SS05):1–8.
Fact sheet: Hysterectomy in the United States,
1980–1993 Division of Reproductive Health's:
Fertility Epidemiology Studies (FES)
Fertility Epidemiology Studies (FES) conducts epidemiologic research and
surveillance on fertility and other reproductive health issues throughout
the lifespan, including contraceptive safety and efficacy, prevention of
unintended pregnancy, menopause, hysterectomy, and adverse reproductive
sequelae of childhood abuse and household dysfunction
...more
Hysterectomy Fact Sheet (National Women’s Health Information Center)
Also available in
Spanish
The
Ethnicity, Needs, and Decisions of Women (ENDOW)*
This
study was designed to examine the factors that
influence women's choices and decision making regarding
hysterectomy, oophorectomy, and use of hormone replacement therapy,
with a focus on the potential influences of cultural identity and
ethnicity ...more
Alternatives to Hysterectomy: New Technologies, More Options (Food and
Drug Administration)
Consumer Magazine. November—December
2001.
New York State Department of Health*
The benefits, risks and alternatives to hysterectomy to help make an
informed decision.
American College of
Obstetrics and Gynecology*
National
Library of Medicine
Conduct a search for more information about hysterectomy and other health
topics.
Search PubMed for articles on Hysterectomy
This search is being conducted on PubMed an NLM/NIH service.
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Page last reviewed: 5/7/09
Page last modified: 1/05/08
Content source: Division
of Reproductive Health,
National Center for Chronic
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
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