While health records are generally private, several prominent adult film performers and celebrities in the adult industry have publicly disclosed undergoing a hysterectomy for various health reasons. Elizabeth Taylor
: For trans-masculine performers like Buck Angel, a hysterectomy is often a step in a medical transition to align their body with their gender identity. Which Porn Stars Had Hysterectomy
: Most hysterectomies in and out of the industry are performed to treat conditions like endometriosis , uterine fibroids, or chronic pelvic pain. Performers like Lena Dunham (mainstream) have shared how endometriosis can cause "painful sex," making the procedure a way to reclaim physical comfort. While health records are generally private