Questions to Ask

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The following Questions To Ask may help you talk with your surgeon or health care professional:

1. What kinds of problems are treated with a hysterectomy?

2. What are all the methods available to treat this problem?

3. Why are you recommending one medical or surgical approach over others to treat my condition?

4. What is the worst that can happen if I decide not to follow this recommendation?

5. If I need a hysterectomy, what type and surgical approach are most appropriate for me?

6. Can you recommend a specialist for a second opinion?

7. What changes should I anticipate following surgery?

8. What reading material can you recommend to help me learn more about hysterectomy, as well as other treatment options?

9. How many times have you performed my procedure? What is your complication rate compared to the national complication rate?

10. What's the success for this procedure, and how is success measured?

11. Can I talk to other patients who had this same procedure? (Although patient information is confidential, your health care professional may know women who have indicated an interest in helping others.)

12. If my ovaries are removed, would I be a candidate for postmenopausal hormone therapy? What are the risks and benefits of hormone therapy in my case?