Why might I need a hysterectomy?
There are different situations that can arise for patients that may lead them to consider having a hysterectomy, even though it is a major surgical procedure. Below are a few of the health concerns and issues that can be resolved by removing the uterus:
- Heavy/extended periods
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Fibroids
- Ovarian cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Uterine cancer
- Cancer of the fallopian tubes
In many of these situations, patients may have attempted more conservative treatment options that have failed to work, leaving a hysterectomy as the only treatment option left in their specific case. If women are faced with a choice to have the procedure done, they will often be told to attempt the conservative treatments before making the decision to have a hysterectomy.
What types of hysterectomy can be performed?
There are a few different types of hysterectomies that can be performed. The one chosen for a patient is a personal decision, and their current health status may also dictate the best choice for their unique needs.
- Total hysterectomy – removal of womb and cervix
- Subtotal hysterectomy – removal of womb only
- Salpingectomy – removal of womb, cervix, and fallopian tubes
- Oophorectomy – removal of the womb, cervix, and ovaries
How is the hysterectomy performed?
There are different techniques available today for removing the uterus, allowing patients to make a choice as to the option best for them. This may include vaginal hysterectomy, laparoscopic hysterectomy, and abdominal hysterectomy.
Interested in learning more about undergoing a hysterectomy?
Discuss your options with the team at Premier OB/GYN in Bradenton, FL to find out if it is time for a hysterectomy. The office is located at 5323 4th Avenue and can be reached by phone to book an appointment at (941) 745-5115.
