A hysterectomy, or the removal of the uterus, is the most commonly performed gynecologic surgery. Despite this fact, it is still a major procedure that, like all surgeries, comes with risks. The decision to undergo a hysterectomy should be carefully considered and discussed with your Pacific Women’s Center physician.
Hysterectomies are usually performed to correct various conditions when other treatments are not an option or fail. These conditions may include endometriosis, uterine prolapse, fibroids, chronic pelvic pain, abnormal vaginal bleeding, and cancer of the reproductive organs.