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The health risks of having your womb removed

The process of removing uterus is called hysterectomy. [iStockphoto]

Hysterectomy is associated with long term health risks to women.

The findings of a study published in American medical journal Menopause shows that women whose uteruses are removed have increased risk of several cardiovascular diseases and metabolic conditions, even when both ovaries are conserved.

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