There are many reasons a woman may need a hysterectomy. The procedure may be recommended if you have:
Cancer of the uterus, most often endometrial cancer Cancer of the cervix or a precancerous condition of the cervix called cervical dysplasia Cancer of the ovary Childbirth complications, such as uncontrolled bleeding Long-term (chronic) pelvic pain Severe endometriosis that does not get better with other treatments Severe, long-term vaginal bleeding that cannot be controlled by medicines or other surgeries Slipping of the uterus into the vagina (uterine prolapse) Tumors in the uterus, such as uterine fibroids Adenomyosis, which causes heavy, painful periods
Hysterectomy is a major surgery. It is possible that your condition may be treated without this major surgery. Talk with your doctor about all your treatment options. Less invasive procedures include:
Uterine artery embolization Pelvic laparoscopy Endometrial ablation
Who needs Hysterectomy?
There are many reasons a woman may need a hysterectomy. The procedure may be recommended if you have:
Cancer of the uterus, most often endometrial cancer Cancer of the cervix or a precancerous condition of the cervix called cervical dysplasia Cancer of the ovary Childbirth complications, such as uncontrolled bleeding Long-term (chronic) pelvic pain Severe endometriosis that does not get better with other treatments Severe, long-term vaginal bleeding that cannot be controlled by medicines or other surgeries Slipping of the uterus into the vagina (uterine prolapse) Tumors in the uterus, such as uterine fibroids {{NAME}}, which causes heavy, painful periods
Hysterectomy is a major surgery. It is possible that your condition may be treated without this major surgery. Talk with your doctor about all your treatment options. Less invasive procedures include:
Uterine artery embolization {{NAME}} laparoscopy Endometrial ablation