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Do I Need a Second Opinion for My Hysterectomy?

Do I Need a Second Opinion for My Hysterectomy?

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I was told that I need to have a hysterectomy, and I am very confused. A lot of people are telling me to get more and more opinions before I do this, and I don't know what to do. Should I get another opinion?

HysterSisters recommends that you get more than one opinion when your doctor suggests a hysterectomy. If you have a trustful, long-standing history with your doctor, you may feel horrified that we suggest such a thing! Don't worry, this isn't a slap in the face for your personal physician but a smart thing for every patient to do.

Set up an appointment with a different surgeon, in a different practice, and even in a different town if that's more comfortable for you. Take your records with you, but also ask for an exam. Ask if the first recommendation is appropriate. Ask for alternative suggestions.

Many HysterSisters suggestion a third opinion also. Keep exploring other opinions until you are satisfied. A hysterectomy should be your last resort.

Consider these points:

Have I tried all the alternative treatments?
Are my symptoms so unbearable as to make my life a misery?
Will the operation relieve all my symptoms?
Will there be any unexpected consequences?
Am I prepared for an earlier menopause?
Do I still want to have children?
What will happen if I decide not to have a hysterectomy?

Even if you determine it is in your best health interest to have a hysterectomy, be sure to explore your options on what kind of hysterectomy options you have (Abdominal? Vaginal? Laparoscopic?).

The key is for you, the patient, to get all the information you can before you agree to surgery. You cannot change your mind once the surgery is done. There are no money back guarantees if the surgery is not the cure for your problem. Be smart. Be informed. Be well!

This content was written by staff of HysterSisters.com by non-medical professionals based on discussions, resources and input from other patients for the purpose of patient-to-patient support.

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Find A Doctor Near You

Gerald Harkins, M.D. Department of OB-Gyn P.O. Box 850, H-103 Hershey PA 17033 717-531-6447	Siobhan Kehoe, M.D. Gynecological Oncology Clinic - SW Med 2201 Inwood Road Suite 106 Dallas TX 75390 214-645-4673	Larry R. Glazerman, M.D. USF College of Medicine 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MDC 62 Tampa FL 33612 813-259-8500
Megan Daw, M.D. Western Carolina Women's Specialty Center 2100 Ridgefield Blvd Asheville NC 28806 828-670-5665	Aram Bonni, M.D. 25108 Marguerite Parkway Suite A-259 Mission Viejo CA 92692 949-916-2100	Amie Napier, M.D. Medical City Hospital 7777 Forest Lane Suite A331 Dallas TX 75230 9725667760
Kym Boyman, M.D. 1775 Williston Rd., Ste. 110 South Burlington VT 05403 802-735-1252	Jonathan Y Song, M.D. 2455 Dean St. Suite A St. Charles IL 60175 (630) 513-9160	Sean Kossari, M.D. 14901 Rinaldi Street Suite 320 Mission Hills CA 91345 818-365-1616

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