Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus. It is major surgery and is not usually used for sterilization. It is used to correct serious medical conditions.
If you have a hysterectomy, you will no longer have your period. Usually, it will not affect your Fallopian Tubes. However, some medical conditions also call for the removal of a tube and/or ovary, on one side or both.
Hysterectomy is performed through the abdomen and/or vagina. Women need to spend several days in the hospital. They usually spend several weeks at home recovering. They should abstain from sexual intercourse for 4–6 weeks, until the health care provider says it is safe to have sex.
What Are the Risks with Hysterectomy?
Complications after hysterectomy, such as infection or blood loss, occur in 10–20 out of every 100 cases. Because hysterectomy is usually performed as a result of a serious medical problem, the risk of death is much greater than it is for more common sterilization methods.