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The Politics of Hysterectomy
Episode 1459

The Politics of Hysterectomy

Author Andréa Becker, an assistant professor at Hunter College-CUNY, discusses Get It Out: On the Politics of Hysterectomy

All Of It with Alison Stewart

August 4, 202529m 21s

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Show Notes

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.

Topics

medical_sexismhealthtrans_healthget_it_outandrea_beckerreproductive_healthlifehysterectomyfeminismmedical_politicsgender_inclusive_medicinenonbinary_healthwomensurgery