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What happens if you have a hysterectomy at a young age?
Long-term health issues associated with hysterectomy were especially pronounced for younger women. The study found that women younger than 35 had a 4.6-fold higher risk of congestive heart failure and a 2.5-fold greater risk of coronary artery disease, or a buildup of plaque in the arteries.
Why would a young woman need a hysterectomy?
Hysterectomies are most often done for the following reasons: Uterine fibroids — common, benign (noncancerous) tumors that grow in the muscle of the uterus. More hysterectomies are done because of fibroids than any other problem of the uterus. Sometimes fibroids cause heavy bleeding or pain.
Why would a woman want to avoid a hysterectomy?
If a woman wants the option of having more children, then why she would want to avoid a hysterectomy is obvious. This desire is part of the medical decision. Most women who are presented with the choice are past that.
Who can consent to a hysterectomy?
A hysterectomy is a major, life-altering surgery, so it is not a procedure that should be taken lightly. Technically, any woman of legal age can consent to the procedure, but it should be medically justified.
Do hysterectomies have to be done for symptoms only?
In the past, hysterectomies were done for symptoms, not just disease. Bleeding and pain are symptoms. While the goal may be to stop these, the doctor needs to know what is behind those symptoms before hysterectomy should proceed. If she has a lot of other medical problems that would make any surgery more risky,…
Can a 35 year old woman have a hysterectomy?
Technically, any woman of legal age can consent to the procedure, but it should be medically justified. It’s incredibly unlikely that a doctor will perform a hysterectomy on women ages 18-35 unless it is absolutely necessary for their well-being and no other options will suffice.