In our on going efforts to serve your health needs, we are now providing weekly information on various health related topics. Articles are provided by a variety of doctors who are specialists in women s health issues. We hope that you find this information helpful and that you will visit our website for more information. One woman out of three will have a hysterectomy by age 60. Fibroid disease is responsible for a large number of these surgeries.
Fibroids can cause abnormal bleeding and pelvic pain.
If the fibroids are large enough, some women have backache, urination problems and painful intercourse. Fibroids can also be a cause of repeated miscarriages. Hysterectomy usually requires general anesthesia and a recovery period that usually lasts about six weeks. It carries all the risks associated with a major surgery. Today, there are other treatment options.