Hysterectomies
A hysterectomy is the removal of all or part of a woman’s uterus. It is not used for permanent birth control. A hysterectomy is performed for other medical conditions.
Hysterectomies are high-risk surgeries, with much higher mortality and complication rates than sterilization processes. They are often performed through a laparotomy, a large incision in the abdomen.
Hysterectomies do result in infertility, however, this function is secondary to the original reason the hysterectomies are performed. They might be performed for cancer, or other diseases, or because of severe complications due to a birth.
When a woman has a hysterectomy, her hormonal make-up changes. Often, estrogen levels plummet, and progesterone is changed as well. This means that a woman’s menstrual cycle changes, and this can also affect a woman’s sexual desires.
Hysterectomies lead to bone density loss, which can lead to osteoporosis and other illnesses.
You cannot get a hysterectomy for birth control methods. This information is simply to help you understand how hysterectomies also result in infertility, while primarily being aimed to cure other disorders.
