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Study Finds Hysterectomy May Raise Stroke Risk 

September 17,2025

New research suggests that hysterectomy, the surgical removal of the uterus, could come with long-term risks for women’s health. 

A review of data from more than two million women found that hysterectomy is linked to a five percent higher risk of stroke, and that risk jumps to 18 percent when both ovaries are also removed. Doctors believe the loss of hormone production after ovary removal may play a role. 

While hysterectomy and ovary removal are often used to treat conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, or cancer, experts say women who have these surgeries should be monitored closely for signs of stroke. 

To read more about the study, click here. 

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