Do They Remove Your Fallopian Tubes with a Hysterectomy?

Hysterectomy is a surgery to remove a woman's uterus (her womb). The whole uterus is usually removed. Your doctor also may remove your fallopian tubes and ovaries.

What happens to your fallopian tubes after a hysterectomy?

If you get your ovaries removed, your fallopian tubes will be removed as well. If your ovaries aren't removed during your hysterectomy, they'll stay in the same position after your surgery.

Why are fallopian tubes removed during hysterectomy?

During hysterectomies for non-cancerous conditions, removing both fallopian tubes while keeping the ovaries may help protect against ovarian cancer while preserving hormonal levels, but few women receive this surgical option, according to a new study by Yale School of Medicine researchers.