The MenopauseRx Hysterectomy Guide

Recognizing there is a significant amount of information (and misinformation) about hysterectomy online; MenopauseRx would like to approach the subject in a unique manner... from a patient’s perspective. Our easy to use hysterectomy guide will outline and explain pertinent and relevant issues for the two most common scenarios encountered in discussions about hysterectomy:

#1) "My doctor told me I need a hysterectomy. What are my options and what questions should I ask?"

#2) "I’m having problems and I think I need a hysterectomy. Explain what I need to know if it is necessary and what options are available."

Of course, there are many other situations to consider. Therefore, MenopauseRx has also added detailed explanations of common topics at the top of each page. Use these links to find answers to questions such as:

• What is a hysterectomy?
• What types of hysterectomy are there?
• When is a hysterectomy done?
• What is the recovery time of a hysterectomy?
• Are there alternatives to hysterectomy?

The Survival Kit contains free educational materials and coupons for products to relieve menopause symptoms, including hysterectomy information. Lastly, a discussion of hysterectomy should always include a discussion about the ovaries. Now, more than ever, the decision to leave one or both ovaries versus removing one or both ovaries at the time of a hysterectomy is very important.