A hysterectomy may be recommended for several conditions, including:
- Uterine Fibroids: Noncancerous growths that can cause pain and heavy bleeding. - Endometriosis: A condition where uterine tissue grows outside the uterus, causing severe pain and bleeding. - Gynecologic Cancer: Such as cancer of the uterus, cervix, or ovaries. - Chronic Pelvic Pain: When other treatments have failed.