A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, otherwise known as the womb. Rarely is a hysterectomy an emergency surgery. There is usually considerable time to explore options for discussions with your personal surgeon. Take time to research and get a second and third opinion. Read more about hysterectomy.

Hysterectomy Types

• Abdominal - Open Incision - Hysterectomy
• Vaginal Hysterectomy (Minimally Invasive)
• Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (Minimally Invasive)
• Robotic daVinci® Hysterectomy (Minimally Invasive)
• Single Incision Hysterectomy (Minimally Invasive)

• Hysterectomy Checkpoints
  Information, resources and helpful tips based on your hysterectomy timeline. This unique feature of the HysterSisters website is the "best of the best".
• Options and alternatives
  Articles and resource information for options and alternatives to the hysterectomy.
• Pre-op Hysterectomy
  Excellent articles for your pre-op preparation and plans. Questions to ask your doctor and more.
• Post-op Hysterectomy
  Excellent articles for your post-op experience of recovery.
• Menopause
  Hormone information to help de-fog the hormone confusion with specific information for oopherectomy (ovary removal).
• Grief and Loss
  Grieving the loss of childbearing ability is very common after a hysterectomy, even for those who never wanted to give birth, or who had previously felt their family was complete.
• GYN Cancer
  GYN Cancer articles for helpful tips, information and encouragement: Ovarian Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Vaginal Cancer.
• Fibroids
  HysterSisters articles with great information and helpful resources for fibroids.
• Endometriosis
  Articles with helpful information about endometriosis
• Intimacy & Sexual Dysfunction
  Post-hysterectomy articles and resources for FSD: Female Sexual Dysfunction.
• Fitness and Health
  Post-hysterectomy fitness and health concerns. Weight loss, exercise, eating right.
• Hyst-Stories
  Stories/Journals written by our members.
• Bedtime Stories for HysterSisters
  The title says it all. Fairytale reading from the Land of Hyster.

• Internet Links
  Our favorite resources from across the internet
• HysterSisters Store
  Great products to prepare for your surgery and for your hysterectomy recovery.
• HysterSisters Videos
  We have hundreds of videos to help you!
• Free Booklet
  Order a free booklet from the HysterSisters: "What 100,000 Women Know About Hysterectomy".
• Our Newsletter
  Each month we send a content filled newsletter to our members who opt in. Don't be left out!
• Chat Events
  Live chats for our members in special events scheduled regularly.
• Download our App
  For iPhone, iPad and Android.
• Doctor Directory
  Search through our Doc Directory for a GYN surgeon near you.
• Search Cities for Hysterectomy Information
  Resources for local doctors and hospitals for your help.
• HysterSisters News
  Read through our website News
• Clinical Trials
  List of current and past clinical trials specific to hysterectomy patients
• Our Publications
  HysterSisters published booklets, books and brochures.
• Mister HysterSisters
  For the patient's spouse and family - help for the caregivers!
• HysterSisters Twitter
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• HysterSisters Blog
  Kathy's blog from her viewpoint behind the site.
• Doctor Directory
  Find a doctor for your GYN surgery needs in our list!
• HysterSisters Article List
  Browse all the categories!
• Calendar
  View the HysterSisters calendar and add your date to the calendar to receive HysterSisters Hysterectomy Checkpoints.
• Your Control Panel
  Edit your membership options including your signature, your email options, your hysterectomy date and more.