| understanding
hysterectomy |
 The
uterus is a muscular organ in
the pelvis. The opening of the
uterus is the cervix. In
pregnancy, the uterus holds and
and nourishes the fetus. In
labor, it contracts to deliver
the baby. When a woman is not
pregnant, the lining of the
uterus (the endometrium) is shed
each month in her menstrual
period.Sometimes, there are
problems with the uterus. A
woman may have pain or heavy
bleeding. Growths or cancer also
can occur. These problems
require treatment.
Hysterectomy may be done to
treat conditions that affect the
uterus. Some are benign (not
cancer). Others are cancer. Some
have symptoms that cause
discomfort. Others can threaten
your life.
Your condition may be treated
with medicine or various types
of surgery, including
hysterectomy. The choice of
treatment depends on the nature
and extent of your condition. It
also depends on personal
factors. These factors include
your plans to have children in
the future, the amount of
discomfort you are having, and
other options available.
Following are some of the
conditions for which
hysterectomy may be performed:
- Pelvic Support Problems
- Endometriosis
- Uterine Fibroids
- Abnormal Uterine
Bleeding
- Cancer
- Pelvic Pain
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