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Hysterectomies: Vaginal Hysterectomies
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In 1981 and 1982, 27% and 24%, respectively, of all hysterectomies were performed by the vaginal route (Figure 5). In 1970, the percentage of vaginal hysterectomies among whites (27%) was similar to that among blacks (25%). By 1982... the percentage among whites (26%) was twice that among blacks (13%). In the period 1981-1982, there were substantial differences in the percentage of vaginal hysterectomies by region: 14% in the Northeast, 23% in the North Central region, 27% in the South, and 33% in the West. Discussion
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[One] 20% percent of hysterectomies are done because of heavy or abnormal vaginal bleeding that can not be linked to any specific cause and cannot be controlled by other means. The remaining 20% of hysterectomies are performed to treat prolapsed uterus, pelvic inflammatory disease, and endometrial hyperplasia, a potentially precancerous condition.
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Vaginal hysterectomy is still used in around 1 in 5 hysterectomies in the UK, and allows a quicker recovery. This operation is usually preferred for prolapse or heavy periods where removal of the ovaries is not essential and the uterus is of normal size (although some surgeons will remove some enlarged wombs vaginally).
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