Tag Archives: Hysterectomy

Removing Ovaries During Hysterectomy Carries Higher Risks Than Benefits: Study

May 03, 2023 By: Martha Garcia

The drop in estrogen caused by removing ovaries during hysterectomies for younger women may increase their risk of cancer, heart disease and death.

FDA Provides Guidance on Tissue Collection Systems For Power Morcellators

June 23, 2022 By: Russell Maas

Tissue collection systems are seen by some manufacturers as a safe way to use power morcellators without the previous cancer risks.

Hysterectomy Malpractice Lawsuit Results in $10 Million Award for NY Couple

January 25, 2022 By: Irvin Jackson

The lawsuit claims the wife was misdiagnosed as having a urinary tract infection, instead of identifying the hysterectomy complications.

Removal of Ovaries and Fallopian Tubes Linked To Increased Risk of Death For Younger Women: Study

December 15, 2021 By: Martha Garcia

Researchers found the rapid change in hormones resulted in early menopause, increasing the risk of death for younger women.

FDA Issues Final Guidance On Morcellators Linked To Deadly Cancer Risk

December 30, 2020 By: Irvin Jackson

Zantac Exposed Users to Unsafe Levels of Carcinogen NDMA, Lawsuit Alleges

July 16, 2020 By: Irvin Jackson

FDA Issues New Guidelines, Safety Communication On Use Of Power Morcellators

February 26, 2020 By: Russell Maas

NovaSure and Other Endometrial Ablation Procedures Linked To Reports of Burns, Other Serious Injuries

February 05, 2020 By: Irvin Jackson

Morcellator Use Tied To Increased Risk Of Death In Women With Uterine Sarcoma: Study

September 30, 2019 By: Irvin Jackson

CDC Weighs New Guidelines For Gynecologists For Detecting Uterine Cancer

May 11, 2018 By: Irvin Jackson