What should you ask your Gynaecologist in case of Hysterectomy

1. Why am I having hysterectomy?

It sounds clear, but it's not always clear. Ask your doctor to explain all the reasons for the surgery and what will happen if you don't have the surgery. Make sure that for the wrong 

reasons you are not being offered the hysterectomy. One example is a severe endometriosis hysterectomy. Rarely does hysterectomy respond to severe endometriosis.

2. Are there any other treatment options?

It's a big step to remove the uterus.Many women see it as losing some of their own, giving up some of what makes them female. So, it shouldn't be considered a hysterectomy as an easy way 

out,it should be the last resort. Do not be afraid to ask your doctor if alternative therapies are available. The answer to this question will depend on your hysterectomy's reason. If  it has been suggested as a result of cancer, it may be necessary to remove the womb to treat the disease and save your life.

3.Will a hysterectomy cure my condition?

Removing the womb simply won't cure all issues. It is important to remember, in particular, that a hysterectomy is NOT an endometriosis treatment. As a surgeon specializing in endometriosis treatment and excision, I saw too many women misinformed about this fact. Endometriosis is growing all over the pelvis and on other structures, so removing the uterus willnot solve the problem. That said, there are situations where I would offer hysterectomy to women with endometriosis, for example, if you have a condition called adenomyosis or if there 

are other problems such as heavy bleeding and pain.

4.Will the operation be minimally invasive or open?

All the evidence shows that a minimum invasive route hysterectomy is the best option.  Hands down. The recovery is faster, the stay in the hospital is shorter, the complications are less(in experienced hands) and so much sooner you will be back working, driving and living to the full. Minimally invasive options include hysterectomies that are laparoscopic or vaginal. They not only mean smaller scars and a better cosmetic result in experienced hands, they also mean less hospital time and less stress on your body.