A hysterectomy may be recommended when other treatments have failed to provide relief or when the condition poses significant health risks. Some common reasons for a hysterectomy include:
- Uterine fibroids causing pain, heavy bleeding, or other complications.
- Endometriosis causing severe pain or fertility issues.
- Adenomyosis (thickening of the uterus) causing pain or heavy bleeding.
- Chronic pelvic pain that does not respond to conservative treatments.
- Certain types of gynecologic cancers, such as uterine, ovarian, or cervical cancer.