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Dr. Taylor Kay Swanson, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Duluth, MN specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2018 and has 6 years of experience. Dr. Taylor Kay Swanson, MD is affiliated with Aspirus St. Luke's and ST LUKES HOSPITAL OF DULUTH.
1000 E 1st Street
Duluth, MN 55805
Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)
A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.
There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:
It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.
Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.
A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.
Dr. Taylor Kay Swanson, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2018. She completed residency at University of Missouri Health System. She has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (2018)
Residency: University of Missouri Health System
Licensed In: Missouri
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Dr. Taylor Swanson's specialty is obstetrics & gynecology. She is professionally affiliated with Aspirus St. Luke's. She attended medical school at the University of Minnesota Medical School.
