Excessive menstrual bleeding and uterine fibroids are two of the most common problems in women leading to consideration for a hysterectomy. If you have one or both, you may think surgery is your only choice. But be aware that this is not the case. There are alternatives to hysterectomy. Many successfully use advanced techniques and are much less invasive to the body.
About a third of American women have a hysterectomy at age 60. Things are going well for some and they have a relatively light experience. However, others may experience sudden menopause, causing severe hormonal symptoms and addiction to HRT, often associated with risks. Many women are unprepared for the debilitating side effects they experience after a hysterectomy.
Balancing the benefits and risks of a hysterectomy with your doctor, taking into account your medical condition and medical history, is something every woman faces when making this decision. As with everything, the more you know, the better prepared you are to make the right choice for yourself. Carefully consider all available alternatives and new options.
Go over the basics to understand the risks and effects of hysterectomy. The uterus is also known as the uterus, and “uterus” in Latin means “pouch”. The pelvic organ is suspended from the ligaments between the bladder and the rectum and connected to the vagina via a cervix. In Chinese, the word uterus means “palate of the child”, which is the best description in all respects.
The fallopian tubes carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. The lining (endometrium) of the uterus swells with each menstrual cycle to prepare for implantation of a fertilized egg. The body sheds this liner with a period where there is no implantation. When an implantation is done, the uterus expands to accommodate the growing fetus for nine months, and then returns to size before the baby after delivery. This process is controlled by the complex communication of your sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone and testosterone). During your period, your ovaries are responsible for producing most of the estrogen and progesterone in your body.
Especially if you’ve had heavy bleeding or painful fibroids, it seems easier to remove the reproductive organs at once, just like a hysterectomy. However, keep in mind that when these organs are removed, this change naturally leads to complications and confusion throughout the woman’s body. It was not until the last century that it was recognized that the brain has the primary control over a woman’s emotions, and the removal of her reproductive organs can often cause more problems than it does. . ‘solve. New knowledge about the consequences of a total hysterectomy (including the ovaries) shows that many women feel completely destroyed without the natural hormonal washing of their ovaries.
Before the elective operation, learn about the many alternatives to treat heavy bleeding, endometriosis, fibroids and polyps. Current treatment options include: medical / hormonal management, D&C and hysteroscopy, endometrial ablation and endometriosis ablation, myomectomy, and uterine artery embolization ( WATER).
Studies of other options are underway and new techniques are being developed and researched. While the results of these innovations are mixed, the encouraging news is that these less invasive techniques actually work. For many women, hysterectomy is a choice, not their destiny.