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What questions should I ask my doctor before having a hysterectomy?

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What questions should I ask my doctor before having a hysterectomy?

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Before having a hysterectomy, a woman should ask her doctor if she is a candidate for a minimally-invasive procedure like morcellation, or if open surgery is more appropriate. Watch as OB/GYN specialist Lauren Streicher, MD, discusses these options.

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