Each year about 600,000 women in the U.S. get a hysterectomy -- and despite medical advances in recent years, some will face a longer, more painful recovery than they might have needed. That's because ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Having a hysterectomy can increase your odds of weight gain. But there are steps you can take to prevent this from happening or lose ...