The Politics of Hysterectomy
- Author
- WNYC
- Published
- Mon 04 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.wnyc.org/shows/all-of-it
A new book reveals that at least one hysterectomy is performed every minute, a procedure that lasts between one and four hours. It features insights from 100 women, trans men, and nonbinary individuals who have had, want, or are considering the surgery. Author Andréa Becker, an assistant professor at Hunter College-CUNY, discusses Get It Out: On the Politics of Hysterectomy and listener share their experiences with the procedure.
