A hysterectomy can be a difficult topic to broach, so it's important to become well informed when discussing it with loved ones or health professionals. A few of the most commonly asked questions regarding a hysterectomy will be outlined below, but to learn much more you can always reach out to your local Bloomington, IL, experts, Dr. Dele Ogunleye, Dr. Lisa Emm, and Dr. Angela Baja of Advanced Women's Healthcare.

What Is a Hysterectomy?

A hysterectomy refers to the surgical removal of the uterus, or sometimes both the uterus and the cervix.

Why Is a Hysterectomy Performed?

Typically a doctor would resort to non-surgical treatment options, but there are certain gynecological conditions that may require surgical intervention, often this is the case because non-surgical options have been exhausted.

What Are Some Examples?

Some of the most common reasons involve the removal of tumors, uterine bleeding, uterine prolapse, chronic pain, and severe endometriosis.

What to Expect?

A hysterectomy is performed under general anesthesia, which means you will be asleep throughout the procedure, which can take a few hours to complete. Due to the nature of the treatment, you can expect to stay in the hospital for a few days, and when you're released, your doctor may provide a set of instructions for caring for your bandages.

Recovery can take some time depending on the type of surgery and on your own individual situation.

What Are the Benefits?

If you had been struggling with pain and the discomfort of irregular bleeding a hysterectomy can often provide relief and a better quality of life. It can greatly reduce your chances of uterine cancer, and if you were already affected by it, the surgery can be life-saving.

Hysterectomy in Bloomington, IL

A hysterectomy is rarely the first choice, but in the cases where it may be necessary, it could be the best option, learn more by scheduling a visit in Bloomington, IL, with Dr. Ogunleye, Dr. Emm, and Dr. Baja of Advanced Women's Healthcare by dialing (309) 808-3068.