Hysterectomy Questions to Ask Your Gynecologist Before Surgery When a women faces extreme problem related to uterus than there is no other option than hysterectomy, life takes a serious turn leading to severe problems, and than one has to take decision for surgery. But before one goes for hysterectomy, there are many things which a patient needs to know. These questions include like: do I need a hysterectomy, what will be the cost of the hysterectomy, what will happen after hysterectomy, there are any side effects, and how much time does recovery after hysterectomy takes. Before going for hysterectomy or any kind of surgery its better to clear all the doubts, know about the facts and the figures, and explore the pros and cons of Hysterectomy, its need and effect. So lets study and try to answer the questions related to the hysterectomy. What kinds of surgeries are done in hysterectomy? The various kinds of incisions used in removing uterus are vaginal, abdominal and laparoscopic. Hysterectomy is often performed with the removal of the ovaries and is an alternative to where the medication fails and doing a procedure is the only way. It’s always better to consult a surgeon or your gynecologist before undergoing a knife. Why Hysterectomy is necessary? Sometimes the health of the women is completely wretched with problems like cancer in ovaries or uterus, endometriosis, fibroids, cervical cancer, prolapse, pre-cancer of the uterus, pelvic pain, heavy bleeding during menstruation, and pelvic adhesions. The result of undergoing hysterectomy is neither a woman gets her menses nor can she bear kids. But she will be far off from these problems of uterus. The general questions which are asked by the gynecologist or a surgeon are given below and for which getting an answer is must.

1. Can this problem be cured through medicine or surgery is the only way. 2. Does surgery means that I will never go through this drastic pain of periods rather there will be a menopause now? 3. Which is the best suggested and safe way of removing uterus? 4. How much time will recovery after hysterectomy takes? 5. Will this be only a temporary solution or its going to sort out the problem permanently? 6. Is the cost of hysterectomy too high or is it affordable? 7. Will I be able to carry on with my daily chores? 8. Can I have intercourse with my spouse after few days? If NO than after how many days can I have? 9. What care should be taken after the surgery? 10. Can my spouse as well as family be made aware about the surgery and its after take care?

These are the few questions out of which the main ones have been answered and the rest of them have been placed before you which you should keep in mind and ask your gynecologist or a surgeon before undergoing the knife, so that all your doubts are clear.