Hysterectomy for pregnancy termination and sterilization.
I have presented opposing views from the literature and my results in both the first and second trimester of pregnancy. I feel that those who already favor vaginal hysterectomy for sterilization alone would have their opinions reinforced by the additional benefit of pregnancy termination. I hope that those who oppose using vaginal hysterectomy for sterilization alone might be convinced that the added benefit of elective termination of pregnancy makes it acceptable, since a double benefit will be offered. Many gynecologists already teach this method as regards early pregnancy. Perhaps some will be convinced to terminate more advanced pregnancies in this manner.
D000029:Abortion, Legal / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D007045:Hysterectomy, Vaginal / Q000009:adverse effects; D011247:Pregnancy; D011261:Pregnancy Trimester, First; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second; D013245:Sterilization, Reproductive / Q000379:methods*