Hysterectomy

• Women who birth by C-section potentially face long-term health risks: study

  Women who birth through C-section have a higher risk of getting hysterectomies and experiencing other complications later in life.

  Health

  Aug 10, 2017
  
• ‘Flexible blade’ left inside Quebec woman’s abdomen after cancer surgery

  A medical report found a "flexible blade", 33-centimetres long, had been left inside a Quebec woman's abdomen during her surgery in March.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2017
  
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• Calgary mom urges others not to dismiss endometriosis pain

  "I wasn't able to hang out with my friends because my stomach cramps were so bad."

  Health

  Mar 23, 2017
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• Transgender man sues Catholic hospital for refusing sex transition surgery

  Jionni Conforti says the hospital cited religion in refusing to allow his surgeon to perform a hysterectomy as part of his sex transition.

  Health

  Jan 5, 2017
• Health care system can often be a challenge for transgender patients

  A transgender man says he's dealt with barriers to treatment while seeking gender reassignment, but insists the journey is even harder for others.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2015