Cardiovascular and metabolic morbidity after hysterectomy with ovarian conservation: a cohort study

Conclusions: Even with ovarian conservation, hysterectomy is associated with an increased long-term risk of cardiovascular and metabolic conditions, especially in women who undergo hysterectomy at age ≤35 years. If these associations are causal, alternatives to hysterectomy should be considered to treat benign gynecologic conditions.
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