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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Should I Have a Hysterectomy?

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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Should I Have a Hysterectomy?

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Key points to remember

  • Treatment for abnormal uterine bleeding, Opens dialog depends on what is causing it.
  • Sometimes it gets better without treatment. If you are a teen, your cycles are likely to even out as you get older.
  • Depending on the cause, abnormal bleeding is often managed with hormone medicine or other outpatient treatments. (These are treatments that don't require a stay in the hospital.)
  • Taking out the uterus (hysterectomy) stops uterine bleeding. But it is major surgery with short-term and long-term risks. Recovery can take 4 to 6 weeks.
  • Removing the uterus may be a good choice if menopause is still years away, other treatments haven't helped, and your symptoms are so bad that you're willing to accept the risks of surgery.

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Current as of: April 30, 2024

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