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Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is most commonly the removal of the uterus or the womb. Hysterectomy may also include removal of the ovaries, cervix, and other organs, depending on the patient's age and conditions being treated. There are many reasons that a woman may consider having a hysterectomy, but in some instances symptoms can be treated non-surgically. As with any surgical procedure, there are risks and potential complications, so it is best to discuss all available treatment options with Dr. Jenkins to find the right solution for you.
Problems that may lead a woman to have a hysterectomy include:
You may want to keep your cervix if possible to lower your risk of pelvic floor prolapse, and to preserve sexual function and libido. Keeping the ovaries also allows you to avoid hormone replacement therapy. These are all topics that Dr. Jenkins will discuss with you prior to surgery.
While necessary in some cases, traditional hysterectomy is not reversible. It alters a woman's hormonal balance and impacts her overall health for the remainder of her life. Surgery involves a hospital stay and longer recovery times than other alternatives. At Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine hysterectomy is only considered after all other possibilities have been exhausted. Minimally invasive laparoscopic or vaginal surgery can be a better option, when appropriate, with less scarring, down-time, and pain, and a shorter hospital stay.
It is important to ask any questions! You are ultimately in control of your healthcare choices. Dr. Jenkins encourages you to take an active role and make informed decisions about your health.
Problems that may lead a woman to have a hysterectomy include:
- Excessive bleeding
- Fibroid tumors
- Pelvic prolapse
- Cancer
- Endometriosis
You may want to keep your cervix if possible to lower your risk of pelvic floor prolapse, and to preserve sexual function and libido. Keeping the ovaries also allows you to avoid hormone replacement therapy. These are all topics that Dr. Jenkins will discuss with you prior to surgery.
While necessary in some cases, traditional hysterectomy is not reversible. It alters a woman's hormonal balance and impacts her overall health for the remainder of her life. Surgery involves a hospital stay and longer recovery times than other alternatives. At Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine hysterectomy is only considered after all other possibilities have been exhausted. Minimally invasive laparoscopic or vaginal surgery can be a better option, when appropriate, with less scarring, down-time, and pain, and a shorter hospital stay.
It is important to ask any questions! You are ultimately in control of your healthcare choices. Dr. Jenkins encourages you to take an active role and make informed decisions about your health.
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