Article: Do I Need a Second Opinion for My Hysterectomy?

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Article: Do I Need a Second Opinion for My Hysterectomy?
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 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. You may have a trustful long-standing history with your doctor and feel horrified that we suggest such a thing! 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 perhaps in a different town. Take your records with you but also ask for an exam. Ask if the first recommendation is appropriate. Ask for alternative suggestions.

Get a third opinion. Keep exploring other opinions until you are satisfied.

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 and explore your options on what kind of hysterectomy options you have. (Abdominal? Vaginal? Laproscopric?)

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. Do your homework.

HysterSisters always suggests that a hysterectomy is your last resort after you have explored all other options and treatments. 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.