2006-11-19 03:47:56 · 5 answers · asked by ajay s 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
it's sometimes done to "treat" very heavy menstrual bleeding or for cervical cancer.
2006-11-19 03:51:41 · answer #1 · answered by stitchfan85 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very heavy bleeding is the most common reason I belive.
My mom had a period for over a year before she had her hysterectomy.
I found this in the wikipedia article:
Indications for hysterectomy include uterine fibroids, certain kinds of pelvic pain (including endometriosis and adenomyosis), pelvic relaxation (or prolapse), heavy or abnormal menstrual bleeding, and cancer or pre-cancerous diseases. Hysterectomy is also a surgical resort used in cases of uncontrollable postpartum obstetrical haemorrhage. Uterine fibroids, although a benign disease, may cause heavy menstrual flow and discomfort to some women. Many treatments are possible: Pharmaceutical (the use of NSAIDs for the pain or hormones to suppress the menstrual cycle), uterine artery embolization, or surgery. The surgical treatment varies depending on the location of the fibroids. If the fibroids are inside the lining of the uterus, hysteroscopic removal might be an option. However, majority of doctors will recommend hysterectomies as the first option despite the availability of other non-surgical alternative options. Hysterectomy is only recommended for diseases that are life threatening. Studies have shown that having a hysterectomy creates more serious health problems in the long term.
Transsexuals undergoing sex reassignment surgery as part of a female-to-male (FTM) transition commonly have hysterectomies and oophorectomies to remove the primary sources of female hormone production. For health reasons, some FTM have these organs removed prior to full sex reassignment surgery, as it reduces risk for developing Polycystic ovary syndrome and other ovarian and uterine problems due to the higher doses of testosterone being administered as part of the process; some, however, wait to have a hysterectomy and oophorectomy as part of the full sex reassignment surgery procedure to avoid having multiple surgeries over the course of their transitions.[1]
2006-11-19 11:56:55 · answer #2 · answered by Sorcha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There can be a lot of reasons. Endometriosis and cervical cancer are the top two though.
2006-11-19 11:49:59 · answer #3 · answered by diane_b_33594 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uterine cancer
fibroids, which are common, non-cancerous tumors in the uterus
endometriosis and severe bleeding problems
2006-11-19 11:50:11 · answer #4 · answered by chastityelizabeth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if u have ovarian cancer or you have a lot of bleeding going on...
2006-11-19 11:49:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋