Right and Wrong Reasons for a Hysterectomy

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If you are told that you need a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus), get a second opinion. Your medical insurance plan may even require it. Your condition may have other treatment options.

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Hysterectomies are still warranted for:

•  Large fibroids.

•  Severe hemorrhaging not controlled with medication. Irreversible damage from an untreated infection. Cancer of the cervix or uterus.

Alternative treatments exist for heavy, painful periods, fibroid tumors, endometriosis, and a prolapsed uterus. If these conditions don’t respond to more conservative treatment, then a hysterectomy may be warranted. So if you’re told you need a hysterectomy:

•  Ask about alternatives to surgery.

•  Ask for specific details about the condition you’re being treated for and the expected outcome of surgery.

•  Ask if your ovaries can be spared, to prevent shutting off the release of estrogen and, subsequently, premature menopause.

•  Don’t hesitate to get a second opinion if you question the need for a hysterectomy.

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