Hysterectomy, Even With Ovarian Conservation, May Be Associated With Higher Cardiovascular Risks,

“Women who undergo hysterectomy before age 35 may face significantly higher long-term heart risks, even if their ovaries are preserved,” researchers found after focusing on some “2,000 US women who had their uterus removed but left their ovaries intact.” The study found that compared to women “who did not have hysterectomies...those who did faced a greater risk of obesity, clogged arteries, high blood pressure and high cholesterol in the 20-plus years after surgery.” https://www.afp.com/en/news/205/egg-preserving-hysterectomy-raises-heart-risks-later-study-doc-vk8sk1