Hysterectomy and perceived physical function in middle-aged Australian women: a 20-year population-based prospective cohort study

摘要

Hysterectomy is one of the most common gynaecological procedures worldwide. Changes in endocrine function may impact age-associated decline in physical function and these changes may be accelerated by hysterectomy. The aim of this study was to investigate associations between hysterectomy status and self-reported physical function limitations.