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What are potential complications of a hysterectomy?

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What are potential complications of a hysterectomy?

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The most common complications associated with a hysterectomy are infection and bleeding, but these aren't the only risks. Watch this video to learn about other risks of a hysterectomy from Kevin Windom, MD of the Sharecare Advisory Board.

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