Below are some of the reasons for a hysterectomy. Hysterectomy is a serious decision to make and there may be alternative treatments to try prior to consenting to hysterectomy. Discuss other alternatives with your doctor thoroughly. Some of the conditions that can lead to hysterectomy are: --Endometriosis --Adenomyosis --Fibroids --Cancer of Cervix --Prolapsed Uterus --Endometrial Hyperplasia --severe long term infections that don't respond to other treatments --severe long term vaginal bleeding or pelvic pain that doesn't respond to other treatments

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Hysterectomy is not done for the following reasons: Hysterectomy cannot prevent cancer. The risks associated with the surgery are greater than the risks of getting cancer. Anyone that is at risk for developing uterine cancer should discuss this with her physician. Hysterectomy is not done to prevent pregnancy. There are many methods of birth control that are safe and effective.

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Hysterectomy May Not Always Be the Best Treatment Hysterectomy may not always be the best treatment. You should discuss your options with your physician. Some of the reasons hysterectomy may not be the best treatment are: Uterine Bleeding - Bleeding can be treated with other methods, such as taking hormones or removing the uterine lining. Weak Pelvic Muscles - Weak pelvic muscles can sometimes be successfully treated by taking hormones, doing pelvic floor exercises (Kegel exercises) or using vaginal weights placed inside the vagina to help strengthen the pelvic muscles. Abdominal Pain without a definite cause - Having a hysterectomy for this type of pain may not get rid of the pain. It could even make the pain worse. It is important to find out the cause of the pain before consenting to any type of surgery or other treatment options.

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