What are the alternatives to a hysterectomy?
Hysterectomy for conditions other than to stave off cancer is generally not considered until after all other tests or medications have been tried and were unsuccessful. Besides medication, there are now newer procedures, such as uterine artery embolization or surgical removal of a portion of the uterus (myomectomy), that are currently being used to treat excessive uterine bleeding.
As a general rule, before undergoing any type of hysterectomy, a woman should consider taking the following tests to select the best procedure for her:
1. A complete pelvic exam wherein the ovaries and uterus are thoroughly examined.
2. An up-to-date pap smear.
A pelvic ultrasound, depending on what the physician finds on the above.
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