NHS's three-minute 'hysterectomy'

A revoluntionary three-minute treatment was revealed today that will spare thousands of women the misery of a hysterectomy.

The treatment uses a hand-held "wand" emitting low-powered microwaves to remove the womb lining, meaning women will no longer have to endure surgery.

Instead of a painful recovery period of up to two months, as with a hysterectomy, patients will be able to go back to work and carry on as normal immediately after the procedure.

The technique, called microwave endometrial ablation, or MEA, also has less risk of complications. It could save the NHS £30billion a year and free thousands of hospital beds.

The procedure is expected to be made available to NHS patients soon.