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What is a hysterectomy?
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus, and sometimes the ovaries and fallopian tubes too. Enlli underwent a complete hysterectomy, which was necessary to treat her stage 3 ovarian cancer. This procedure, while life-saving, has significant implications for fertility and hormonal health.
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