Hysterectomy: 10 Reasons To Say No

Consider Your Options Before Having A Hysterectomy

In North America, a hysterectomy is one of the most overprescribed and unneeded operations. Women who are having painful, heavy periods should be aware that they have choices. Many women are still solely recommended operations that their doctors execute, which in many situations is a hysterectomy. It is unacceptable to me. Doing your homework is part of being a healthy, energetic, strong woman.

According to medical studies, women who had a hysterectomy, especially at a younger age, were more likely to have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cardiac arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, and congestive heart failure.

What further adverse effects are likely if a hysterectomy affects all of these important functions? Can a lady age quickly after a hysterectomy? Does it make a difference if the ovaries are not removed during a hysterectomy? Is the woman’s age at the time of the hysterectomy important? Let’s look at some of the changes that a woman’s body goes through following a hysterectomy and why you should say “Hell No”.

What Exactly Is A Hysterectomy?

The surgical removal of a woman’s uterus is known as a hysterectomy. Other parts of the female reproductive system, such as one or both ovaries, cervix, and fallopian tubes, may be removed in specific situations.

The vast majority of hysterectomy procedures performed in the United States are unnecessary.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 600,000 hysterectomies are performed in the United States each year, accounting for nearly one out of every three women by the age of 60.

The typical age of a hysterectomy is under 40 years old, and the most prevalent reason for a hysterectomy in women is benign uterine fibroids. Why? Because of the high success rate of uterine fibroid embolization (UFE),

There Are Three Types of Hysterectomy

1. Partial hysterectomy –The uterus is removed but the cervix is left intact in a partial hysterectomy.
2. Total hysterectomy –Complete hysterectomy entails the removal of the uterus and cervix, as well as one or both ovaries and/or fallopian tubes.
3. Radical hysterectomy –The uterus, cervix, and upper section of the vagina are removed during a radical hysterectomy, which is usually reserved for when cancer is present.

Top 10 Reasons To Say No To Hysterectomy

1. Unnecessary surgery
   1. 90% of all hysterectomies are NOT for life-threatening problems
2. 2nd most common surgery amongst women behind C-sections
   1. Maybe your doctor or someone told you that you really do not need your ovaries because they stopped working after menopause. That is not true. Do not buy their bologne. The person giving the advice probably does not even have ovaries, yet they speak with such authority. The ovaries do continue to work beyond menopause. Your creator did not create something within you with no purpose. It has a purpose. It produces a significant amount of androgens which in terms produces estrogen.  
3. Sexual desire declines
   1. Loss of libido
   2. Androgens are hormones that help both men and women develop and reproduce. Androgens are commonly assumed to be sex hormones found in males, however, the female body generates a limited quantity of androgens as well. Androgen insufficiency can lead to fatigue and a lack of sexual desire which is a common side effect that affects women who have had a hysterectomy and are now in menopause.
4. Dependency on Hormone Replacement Therapy 
   1. Research and think it through. 
   2. Question your doctor. Ask your doctor why I need hormone replacement therapy after I have a full hysterectomy.
      1. The reason is that you do not have ovaries to help produce that female ovary anymore.
5. New, Unwanted Figure
   1. Your figure will change in a negative way. 
   2. Average female gains 25 pounds within the first year
   3. Think about it. If you cut the band of ligaments attached to the uterus those ligaments are also attached to your hips, the spine, and part of your pelvis. According to Dr. Berg- a hysterectomy is basically collapsing the core of the inside of your mid-section causing it to widen, causing the rib cage to shift downward, giving a shortened midsection appearance. 
6. Bladder issues
   1. You are creating a lot of instability in your pelvis causing a leaky bladder.
7. Emotional instability
   1. Having a hysterectomy causes an emotional rollercoaster as your emotions are affected as well as your estrogen and progesterone are fluctuating downwards and upwards so your emotions will do the same.
8. Fatigue
   1. Fatigue will increase
9. Osteoporosis
   1. Increase the risk of getting fractures because you can potentially develop osteoporosis due to the loss of estrogen
   2. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, osteoporosis-related fractures most commonly occur in the spine. Spinal fractures, also known as spinal compression fractures, are predicted to occur 1.5 million times every year in the United States. These are nearly twice as prevalent as other osteoporosis-related fractures, such as fractured hips and wrists. 
10. Coronary Heart Disease
    1. Medical experts pitch that removing your uterus could prevent ovarian cancer in the future.
       1. Well first, ovarian cancer is rare. 
       2. Second, you are considering removing an organ to prevent something that is not common, just to increase the risk of dying from the hysterectomy itself. 
       3. Does not sound like the smartest move for women? No of course not, but for the surgeon it is perfect. They undergo a lot of training in this type of surgery and insurance companies are willing to pay for it. No wonder it is highly recommended.

Consider Your Options Before Having A Hysterectomy

Having a hysterectomy surgery might produce changes in your body that are not entirely understood by medical doctors. The long-term implications of hysterectomy beyond 60 are not as severe as the long-term effects of hysterectomy at a younger age. For women under the age of 50, having a hysterectomy might cause the ovaries to fail and cease generating estrogen, resulting in rapid aging, early menopausal symptoms, an increased risk of cardiovascular illness such as high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and even premature death.

If you have substantial uterine fibroids symptoms and your doctor has advised a hysterectomy, consider getting a second opinion from an experienced Interventional Radiologist.

Uterine Fibroids Are the #1 Reason for Hysterectomy

In the United States, uterine fibroids are the #1 reason for hysterectomy. Fibroid symptoms can be incapacitating, and many women seek treatment from their OB/GYN. Regrettably, most OB/GYNs only provide surgical options and rarely discuss UFE as a therapy option.

Many women are in such pain that they choose surgery rather than the less invasive, safer non-surgical treatment known as uterine fibroid embolization, or UFE. UFE is done by an Interventional Radiologist, rather than an OB/GYN.

Why Is Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) Used to Treat Fibroids?

What happens to a woman’s body after her uterus is removed? For many years, it was assumed that the only function of the uterus was to produce offspring.

Several research studies has been conducted on the short and long-term adverse effects of hysterectomy, and the findings have continued to suggest that hysterectomy and the removal of the ovaries can be harmful to a woman’s health and should be considered only as a last choice.

How UFE Resolves Fibroid Symptoms

Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) relieves painful, incapacitating fibroid symptoms without compromising your uterus. UFE is a noninvasive, outpatient treatment that can eradicate fibroid symptoms in 30-40 minutes.

UFE deprives every fibroid in the uterus of blood, causing it to shrink and die. As a result, it makes no difference how large or many your fibroids are. Moreover, UFE does not necessitate a hospital stay and has a significantly quicker recovery period than surgery, i.e. 5-7 days for UFE versus 6-8 weeks for surgery. After UFE, women can become pregnant and have children, which is plainly not feasible after a hysterectomy.

If you have fibroids or adenomyosis and have been informed you require a hysterectomy, please schedule a consultation with the Atlanta Fibroid Center or a center near you. 

Natural Solutions To The Root Problems

The reason for a hysterectomy generally includes because the female has fibroids or suffers from hematidrosis (sweat blood from skin), the possibility of ovarian cancer, etc. 

So the question is, how could you resolve these issues? Below are a few ways to naturally improve your health and eliminate the root problem.

1. Try Black Cohosh – This is a North American forest plant. The root is used in medicine to treat estrogen-related disorders. Black cohosh may enhance the effects of estrogen in specific areas of the body. Black cohosh may reduce the effects of estrogen in other sections of the body.

2. Avoid soy – Do not consume soy as it affects estrogen-sensitive tissues, like the uterus, ovary, cervix, and thyroid tissue.

3. Avoid dairy – If you have fibroids or hematidrosis be sure to also not to consume cow dairy. Remember in order to grow a cow their babies consume the milk. That is why milk has growth hormones in it. Both estrogen and insulin are the growth hormones that make things get bigger. So a low-carb diet is better for someone who has fibroids and hematidrosis.

4. Cruciferous vegetables – these types of vegetables help to balance estrogen. They also detoxify the liver from things that can mimic estrogen. These vegetables are natural endocrine disruptors that can mimic the body’s hormones, and as a result, they will help to stabilize your hormonal balance.

5. Vitamin D – take vitamin D. When your vitamin D levels are at the optimal level this will allow for the absorption of other minerals and vitamins. Remember the uterus is a muscle. It needs calcium and magnesium so vitamin D is important.

6. Vitamin A –  check these levels. If your vitamin A levels are low this could lead to the development of fibroids. Eat things like egg yolk, cod liver oil, butter, etc. to intake vitamin A naturally.