Hysterectomy can be performed only at an early stage of the disease once the person gets a detailed consultation and examination by a gynaeco-oncologist. A hysterectomy can save the life of a person if: They have uterine or ovarian cancer The uterus is bleeding continuously and real fast and cannot be stopped The cancer has not spread elsewhere In some situations, hysterectomy is performed to improve a woman’s life and is not required to save her life. This is known as elective hysterectomy. It can help in relieving pain, heavy bleeding, and discomforting problems of sorts. But whatever the case may be, one should weigh all options and their side effects with your doctor, say experts.