A Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes your uterus. It may also involve removal of cervix, ovaries, Fallopian tubes, and other surrounding structures – referred to as a Total Hysterectomy. There are different reasons why you may need to get a Hysterectomy, including to treat abnormal bleeding, uterine prolapse, fibroids and cancer. Once your uterus is removed, you stop having periods, and cannot get pregnant. Recovery from a Hysterectomy procedure varies depending on what kind of surgery you had, but most patients recover in four to six weeks.