<human>: I'm trying to find out what a hysterectomy is and what it does.
<bot>: A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus (womb). It's usually done to treat uterine cancer, fibroids, or other conditions that affect the uterus. The ovaries are often removed at the same time as the uterus. After surgery, women may need hormone therapy to replace the hormones that were removed.