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This is surgery to remove the uterus (womb). Total hysterectomy removes the uterus and the cervix.

Young women with small tumors may be able to have less invasive surgery that preserves the ability to have children. This procedure is called radical vaginal trachelectomy or RVT. If your healthcare provider says you need a hysterectomy, ask if RVT is appropriate for you.

Even if you have a total hysterectomy you may be able to have your eggs harvested. They can be frozen unfertilized for future insemination. Or they can be inseminated with sperm and the embryos frozen for future use.