I am 26 years old and I will be having a hysterectomy for cervical cancer. I will be keeping my ovaries. I was wondering if I'll still have PMS symptoms after the surgery?

-- Amy

Yes, you may continue to have PMS. Although we do not completely understand PMS, it is a function of ovulation and the hormone changes that accompany it. If you have ovaries, you may have PMS; the uterus is not a factor. You may continue to have monthly bloating, breast tenderness, food cravings and irritability. You just won't have a period, because you will no longer have a uterus.